Jerry Jones commented on the Cowboys' injury situation and the first fixture. He was mourning a season-ending hip injury to running back Malik Davis. Malik Davis needs a procedure and will be placed on injured reserve. The front office's answer was to sign Israel Abanikanda off the practice squad.
Jones also offered an optimistic view on Tyler Smith making a swift recovery. Ahead of the match against the Giants, Jones said he would settle for a one-point win. He added excitement at discovering what the team is made of.