Dallas Cowboys injury drama surrounding defensive tackle surfaces

Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips was placed on IR by the Dallas Cowboys due to a wrist injury, but he refutes that he is injured following the move.

Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (97) warms up against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. / Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys defensive line took a hit on Wednesday when Jordan Phillips was placed on the injured reserve list. Dallas says the defensive tackle, who was acquired by the team last month, has a sprained wrist.

The team then poached former Cowboy Carlos Watkins off Dan Quinn's Washington Commanders' practice squad to bolster depth.

However, there seems to be some confusion about the move.

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During media availability on Wednesday, Phillips spoke from the locker room and said that his wrist was fine and the move to IR was a surprise to him.

“I don’t know,” he said, per Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “That’s above my pay grade. You have to ask the people making the decisions.”

It's a curious situation, but as Phillips added, "It is what it is, I guess."

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (97) gets the sack on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4). Prescott was sacked 3 times. / Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK

Last season, the former second-round pick suffered a dislocated wrist in a game against the Cowboys while playing for the Buffalo Bills. He underwent surgery to repair the injury.

In the Week 2 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Phillips logged just 19 snaps.

It's an interesting situation, but one that will have a very small impact on the field. Phillips will be sidelined for at least four weeks until he is eligible to return.

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