Though not the same extent so far as in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to effect the normal order of NFL business. No sooner do the Dallas Cowboys get Guard Zack Martin back from the COVID list than they lose Defensive End Randy Gregory, who’s now in reserve status due to potential exposures.
In addition to Martin, Dallas also welcomes back Brandon Knight from the COVID list. The backup guard and offensive tackle was also out for Week 1.
Not related to the pandemic, Wide Receiver Michael Gallup was placed on injured reserve today due to his calf injury from Week 1. With Gallup going to IR and Gregory to the Reserve/COVID list, Dallas had the openings needed for Martin and Knight to rejoin the roster.
Randy Gregory tested positive for COVID-19, but he is asymptomatic, source said. Needs to produce two consecutive negative tests, 24 hours apart, while being asymptomatic in order to gain clearance. A chance. Gregory was team’s Week 1 defensive captain vs. Buccaneers.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 13, 2021
Martin and Knight were both out last week as Dallas narrowly lost the season opener in Tampa Bay. In a game that came down to the very last seconds, having an All-Pro talent like Zack on the field could have very well turned things in the Cowboys’ favor.
Unfortunately, now the offensive line may be dealing with an extended absence from OT La’el Collins during a five-game suspension. However, reports have Collins still seeking to appeal the league’s decision.
While losing Collins hurts, getting Martin back at right guard will go a long way to helping Dallas overcome the obstacle. Knight could also be an option for assistance, having played well at right tackle in 2019 when Collins missed a couple of games.
We already knew that Gallup would be missing some time following Thursday’s injury. He was taken out of the game and is expected to miss 3-5 weeks. Cedrick Wilson will get a lot more targets now on offense, and has proven that he can do well in a larger role.
Unfortunately, Dallas has no Cedrick Wilsons among their defensive ends. Losing Randy Gregory is a huge blow for the defense and without nearly the same proven depth behind him.
It’s a big opportunity for 4th-year backup Dorance Armstrong, one of the stars of the 2021 preseason and a guy looking to make noise in a contract year. We saw Armstrong nearly force a fumble from Tom Brady in Week 1 and he will likely get the biggest bump in playing time from Gregory’s absence.
However, Randy still has a chance at getting out of the COVID protocol before Sunday’s kickoff against the Chargers. Being fully vaccinated and not showing symptoms, Gregory only has to produce two negative tests 24 hours apart to be cleared to rejoin the team and play in Los Angeles.
The COVID test are very questionable! Just more government bullshit
So says the Twitter doctor, tell me you dipshit, where’s your phd ?
You’ll probably one of those ppl who believes in Bigfoot or aliens and yet I or others are weird for getting vaccine ? Get yo sorry ass out of this website
It’s very possible Randy Gregory will play. By him being vaccinated he can and will produce 2 negative test. And I’m calling it now, he will also produce 2 sacks for loss against the Chargers Sunday…HOW BOUT DEM COWBOYS!!
Hope your right RD !! We need to get our edge dogs getting after the QB! I know this is not in the Conversation but I just read on the Yardbarker that the no name team in the nations Capital will be out of their starting QB for 6 to 8 weeks! The thing that concerns me is that they are going to fool around and find somebody that will come in there and make that offense work!! The no names have been doing a pretty good job of picking QB’s that are usually a non factor! I guess the last decent QB they had was RG III, Kirk Cousins, Alex Smith.
Hey throwup he doesn’t need a PhD he just follows the science the actual science and not some bogus ass CNN msnbc made up shit to cause fear mongering example if your under the age of 35 you are in fact at a greater risk if you get the vaccine vs getting covid look it up and and then afterward please do apologize to Dennis boggs
Dennisboggs & Montgomery J Yarbrough,
I agree with you both, I’m not saying that theirs no pandemic happening. People that believe what you hear on CNN need to understand that our gov is pulling one over on you. How many people have you heard that has died from the Flu 0, Covid deaths millions+. People are dieing that has been vaccinated and those people think that they don’t have to worry about being around people that have Covid and then going around people that don’t have Covid. This is how things are getting worse, not that people are not waring a mask when they shouldn’t have to. If I’m driving down the road alone why should I have a mask on, when I’m at Walmart I don’t have a problem waring a mask. No I’ve not been vaccinated and I DON’T plan on getting it anytime soon.
p.s. We all know that Roger Goodie tooshoes hates the Dallas Cowboys and I would bet that he has people spying on them, just to find any kind of dirt they can on Dallas.
Having a hard-on for certain teams seems a little unprofessional doesn’t it? Goodell needs to grow up, and do his job without being biased towards certain teams.