Dallas Cowboys vs Falcons injury report, Week 9: Thursday, October 31

The latest Dallas Cowboys injury report of Week 9 is here, with with four players missing practice and three players limited ahead of the Atlanta Falcons game.

Josh Sanchez | Oct 31, 2024

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs leaves the field after an injury during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Dallas Cowboys and the injury bug have become very close this season. The defense has been hammered by significant injuries throughout the first two months of the season, and things aren't showing much sign of improvement.

As the Cowboys prepare for this weekend's showdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, some of the team's key star players are no closer to returning to the field.

All-Pros Micah Parsons, Trevon Diggs, and DaRon Bland were all once again held out of practice.

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Linebacker Nick Vigil was also held out of practice, while future Hall of Fame guard Zack Martin and defensive tackle Linval Joseph improved from "Did Not Participate (DNP)" on Wednesday to "Limited" on Thursday.

A full look at the Thursday injury report an be seen below.

Player	Injury	Wednesday Participation	Thursday Participation
Brandon Aubrey, K	NIR-Other (jury duty)	DNP	Full
DaRon Bland, CB	Foot	DNP	DNP
Caelen Carson, CB	Shoulder	Full	Full
Trevon Diggs, CB	Calf	DNP	DNP
Linval Joseph, DT	Back	DNP	Limited
Eric Kendricks, LB	Shoulder	Limited	Limited
Zack Martin, G	Shoulder	DNP	Limited
Micah Parsons, DE	Ankle	DNP	DNP
Jordan Phillips, DT	Wrist	Full	Full
Nick Vigil, LB	Foot	DNP	DNP

Kickoff between the Cowboys and Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX. Adam Amin and Greg Olsen will be on the call, while Pam Oliver will be providing updates from the sideline.