Cowboys Rule Out Five Players for Week 5 Matchup Against Jets
FRISCO, TX – October 4, 2025 - The Dallas Cowboys will be without five players for their Week 5 contest against the New York Jets, the team announced Friday. Defensive end Vandinne Neeland (ankle), linebacker Kenneth Murray (knee), running back Miles Sanders (knee/ankle), right guard Tyler Smith (knee), and cornerback Caelen carson (knee) have all been ruled out.
This wave of absences significantly impacts the Cowboys’ depth on both sides of the ball as they prepare to face the jets. The loss of Smith is particularly notable, weakening the offensive line. Sanders’ continued absence leaves a void in the running back room,and Murray’s injury further thins the linebacker corps. Carson’s unavailability adds to challenges in the secondary.Players currently listed as questionable include Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson (ankle) and running back knee Nwangwu (hamstring).
Dallas Cowboys Injury report:
OUT:
* Vandinne neeland, DE (Ankle)
* Kenneth Murray, LB (knee)
* Miles Sanders, RB (Knee/Ankle)
* Tyler Smith, RG (Knee)
* caelen Carson, CB (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE:
* jonathan Mingo, WR (Knee)
NO DESIGNATION:
* DaRon Bland, CB (Foot)
* Trevon Diggs, CB (Illness)
Daily Progression Highlights:
Several Cowboys players saw limited or no participation in practice throughout the week. CeeDee Lamb (ankle), Tyler Guyton (concussion), Malik Hooker (toe), and KaVontae Turpin (foot) did not practice at all this week. Marshawn Kneeland (ankle) was limited on Thursday before not practicing friday.
New York Jets Injury Report:
OUT:
* Michael Carter II, CB (Concussion)
QUESTIONABLE:
* Jermaine Johnson, Edge (Ankle)
* Knee Nwangwu, RB (Hamstring)
NO DESIGNATION:
* Jarvis Brownlee, Jr., CB (Ankle)
* John Simpson, OL (Elbow)
* Mason Taylor, TE (Ankle)
The Cowboys and Jets will face off on Sunday, October 6th, at AT&T Stadium.
