Tyrone

Crawford

Coach Mike McCarthy made the announcement at a Thursday press conference. No longer a starter in 2020, Crawford endured surgery to both hips in 2019, a season where he was limited to four appearances. Crawford is still only 31 years old. Although never a Pro Bowler, Crawford was an excellent rotational lineman, finishing his career with 25 sacks.

It is unknown if Crawford tested positive or simply was in close contact with someone who did. The Cowboys are on a bye this week, so Crawford could be back in time for the Week 11 matchup against the Vikings. He has played 281 of a possible 632 snaps this season.

Not only was Crawford removed from PUP following double hip surgeries that limited him to four games last year, he managed to practice for the first time since going under the knife. It’s a terrific sign the 30-year-old will be ready for Week 1, though his role as a starter remains unclear. He’s due $9.1 million this year.

The Cowboys also plan to ease Tyrone Crawford (hip, active/PUP) back from season-ending surgery. Poe signed a two-year, $9 million contract in March after a rebound 2019 with the Panthers. The Cowboys are counting on him for heavy snaps.

Crawford had surgery on both of his hips this offseason and still needs time to get back to full health. With training camp practices not set to begin until mid-August, injured players have a few extra weeks to catch up to their non-injured teammates. Dontari Poe also joins Crawford on the active/PUP list.

“Obviously, double hip surgery is nothing to play around with,” Crawford said. “But I’m feeling awesome, ready to go.” Now on the wrong side of 30, Crawford has dealt with hip problems for several years. They limited him to four games in 2019. The Cowboys’ official team website expects Crawford to remain in the mix for a starting job, but his 2020 has a wide range of potential outcomes.

Crawford has been on I.R. for two months and has been battling hip issues for the past couple years. It’s unclear if he’ll ever shake the problem, but Crawford is aiming to be ready for the start of the offseason program. The 30-year-old is an offseason cut candidate with one year left on his contract.

Battling through the issue for nearly a year, the 29-year-old could never get right. He will undergo surgery. Crawford had been limited to 90 snaps through the Cowboys’ first six games. Crawford is signed through next season, but his $8 million base salary contains no guarantees. It’s possible Crawford has played his final snap as a Cowboy.

Crawford missed the last two games with bursitis in both hips. He’ll try to play through it Sunday, but surgery looms if he has another setback. Even on limited snaps, Crawford’s return is an upgrade to the defensive line.

Crawford has bursitis in both hips. It’s an injury he’s been battling since training camp. Crawford hopes to only miss one game and return in Week 4.