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Morris Claiborne day-to-day; Byron Jones would be likely replacement at outside CB
IRVING -- Starting cornerback Morris Claiborne exited Sunday's game late in the first half with a hamstring injury. Of all the injuries the Cowboys suffered during the 10-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Monday on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM] that Claiborne's is "probably the most serious."
During his Monday press conference, head coach Jason Garrett would only say that Claiborne is day-to-day.
If he's unable to practice this week, expect rookie defensive back Byron Jones to move from free safety to outside corner, like he did during the second half Sunday.
"Byron's done such a good job for us, being so versatile back there," Garrett said. "And I think he's done a good job playing the deep safety, done a good job as the nickel. Just shows his versatility to be able to go play the outside corner. And I thought he handled himself well.
"He never shies away from an opportunity like that. He always embraces it. He's got a real poise and composure about him. He's got a lot of fight and grit to him. So even if a guy has success against him, he's going to keep coming back. He's going to keep battling. So those are all the traits you want from players."
Jones is tied for the team-lead in pass breakups with six. He's fifth on the team in tackles with 34.
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Now starts the Byron Jones shuffle.
Leave his ass at one position, please. If for nothing else but his future development and our plans for April.
Morris Claiborne day-to-day; Byron Jones would be likely replacement at outside CB
IRVING -- Starting cornerback Morris Claiborne exited Sunday's game late in the first half with a hamstring injury. Of all the injuries the Cowboys suffered during the 10-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Monday on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM] that Claiborne's is "probably the most serious."
During his Monday press conference, head coach Jason Garrett would only say that Claiborne is day-to-day.
If he's unable to practice this week, expect rookie defensive back Byron Jones to move from free safety to outside corner, like he did during the second half Sunday.
"Byron's done such a good job for us, being so versatile back there," Garrett said. "And I think he's done a good job playing the deep safety, done a good job as the nickel. Just shows his versatility to be able to go play the outside corner. And I thought he handled himself well.
"He never shies away from an opportunity like that. He always embraces it. He's got a real poise and composure about him. He's got a lot of fight and grit to him. So even if a guy has success against him, he's going to keep coming back. He's going to keep battling. So those are all the traits you want from players."
Jones is tied for the team-lead in pass breakups with six. He's fifth on the team in tackles with 34.
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Now starts the Byron Jones shuffle.
Leave his ass at one position, please. If for nothing else but his future development and our plans for April.
