DeMarcus Ware not expected to play on Sunday

Sep 22, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) smiles while on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the St. Louis Rams at AT&T Stadium. Photo Credit: USA Today Sports

The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for their Week 9 match up against the Minnesota Vikings, but it looks like they will once again be without some of their top players. Defensive end DeMarcus Ware, wide receiver Miles Austin and running back DeMarco Murray have been dealing with injuries for the past few weeks and we were given some updates on Friday.

Murray is expected to finally return to the lineup on Sunday, but the news isn’t as positive for Miles Austin and DeMarco Ware.

From Ed Werder of ESPN:

DeMarcus Ware will warmup Sunday before decision made on playing vs Vikings. Stephen Jones says he’s close after good week but doubtful

— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) November 1, 2013

Ware would love to get on the field to take on Christian Ponder and the Vikings struggling offense, but the smart move would be for the Cowboys to do everything they can to ensure Ware is healthy for the long run and that he will be available later on in the season.

Topics: Dallas Cowboys, DeMarcus Ware

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