The Dallas Cowboys expect defensive players Jonathan Bullard and Jalen Thompson to be unavailable for an extended stretch. Bullard is dealing with a calf injury and could miss three to five weeks. Thompson is expected to be out at least four weeks with a hamstring problem.
Both injuries occurred in Dallas' loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Rio. Cornerback Shavon Revel also sustained knee and ankle injuries, but coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that Revel could begin practicing this week. His status for the Week 4 game against Houston has not been decided.
Dallas may place safety P.J. Locke and Thompson on injured reserve with a designation that would allow them to return. The team does not expect Cobie Durant to travel to South Texas while recovering from a hamstring injury.
Malik Hooker, who fractured his forearm in the opener, might need more time, while DeMarvion Overshown could practice again after missing two games with a hamstring injury. Dallas has held workouts with multiple players, including former safety Juanyeh Thomas, as first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker manages a depleted safety group before the visit to the winless Texans.
