Cowboys Have Second Fewest Players On Injured Reserve

by One.Cool.Customer on Nov 28, 2011 4:00 AM CST in Dallas Cowboys General

The Cowboys have not exactly been a model of health this year. Key players on offense and defense have missed significant playing time. Miles Austin, Terence Newman, Mike Jenkins and Felix Jones are just some of the starters who've missed multiple games due to injuries. Others, like Tony Romo and Sean Lee, have played through injuries.

Yet a look at the official NFL transactions report shows that the Cowboys only have three players on injured reserve, the second fewest in the league.

Undrafted wide receiver Raymond Radway, who reportedly was a lock to make the team out of training camp, broke his leg in camp. Bill Nagy broke his ankle against the Patriots and David Buehler was put on IR with a groin injury.

With the status of Jon Kitna and Tony Fiammetta up in the air, the Cowboys' total could rise to five players on IR soon, but for now, only the Falcons and Eagles have fewer players on IR with two each.

After the break, we look at which NFL teams have been hit particularly hard, and what the leading injuries are.

257 NFL players have been put on IR so far this season, an average of eight per team. By far the leading reason provided for putting players on IR are knee injuries, which 69 players, or one quarter of all players, suffered (45 general knee injuries, 22 ACL or MCL tears, 2 Patella tendon tears). 38 players on IR were reported to have suffered undisclosed injuries. 24 had some form of shoulder injury, 17 had torn Achilles tendons and 12 had some type of ankle injuries.

Here's how the league stacks up in terms of players on IR through Week 12:

Rank	Team	Players on IR	Rank	Team	Players on IR
1	ATL	2	15	WAS	7
1	PHI	2	18	DET	8
3	DAL	3	19	ARI	9
3	MIN	3	19	IND	9
5	CIN	4	19	NO	9
5	CLE	4	19	SD	9
5	GB	4	23	DEN	10
8	BAL	5	23	NE	10
8	MIA	5	23	OAK	10
8	PIT	5	26	SEA	11
8	SF	5	27	CAR	13
12	CHI	6	27	HOU	13
12	NYJ	6	27	NYG	13
12	TEN	6	30	BUF	17
15	KC	7	30	STL	17
15	TB	7	32	JAC	18

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Ouch, I would have to have 18 on IR like Jac.

That is most of your starters. That would kill your salary cap to.

by Rena on Nov 28, 2011 4:23 AM CST reply actions

This is clearly

The doing of Mike Woicik, no ifs buts and maybes.

by Ben24626 on Nov 28, 2011 4:40 AM CST reply actions

BS

look at all the OTHER injuries we have.

by burmafrd1944 on Nov 28, 2011 6:58 AM CST up reply actions

Read the article

This is the list of players on IR. The injury report is much more extensive. Injuries are a part of the game which is why we were glad to see a early bye. The Injured Reserve report is actually a tool to help the team. Once a player goes on injured reserve, he is done for the season and that means the team can fill a roster spot with a fresh player. One example, the Cowboys put Jon Kitna on IR and sign Troy Smith or Charlie Frye as the backup.

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by Jessy S on Nov 28, 2011 11:32 AM CST up reply actions

I was joking bro

by Ben24626 on Nov 28, 2011 5:02 PM CST up reply actions

Woicik can't control broken bones

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by Terry on Nov 28, 2011 9:06 AM CST up reply actions

Wow, I forgot all about Raymond Radway.

He’s going to have trouble making the team next year. That was a gruesome injury, and on the final play. Poor kid. Wonder if we sign Robinson without that injury. I don’t think Buehler is that seriously injured. He just got protected by Jerry. Either way, we’ve seen the last of him. We’ve probably seen that last of Kai Forbath too.

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by White Wolf on Nov 28, 2011 5:40 AM CST reply actions

Jerry is protective of Buehler?

The article I read from National Football Post basically said that Jerry didn’t like Buehler’s actions and the fact that he was injured when the Cowboys needed him to punt.

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by Jessy S on Nov 28, 2011 11:35 AM CST up reply actions

Have you been under a rock?

Why would Jerry be upset? Because he looks like a fool when he uses his influence to keep Buehler on the team, and then Buehler can’t go.

If you doubt that Jerry is the only reason Buehler is still on this team I can’t help ya.

Jerry’s own words

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by White Wolf on Nov 28, 2011 6:27 PM CST up reply actions

Radway is why I am not high on drafting a WR next year.

We have Miles, Dez, Robinson, Holley and Radway is on IR with Harris on the PS.

by Rena on Nov 28, 2011 1:34 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed

Even if Ogletree doesn’t make it out of camp, we’ve got a nice group on WR’s. I’m actually a little disappointed that they didn’t give Holley a few more opportunities while Miles was/is out. He’s been money everytime they’ve thrown in his direction. Sure, he’s no speedster. But, he does seem like a good route runner and a sure handed, possession type, receiver.

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by lonewolfz28 on Nov 28, 2011 1:46 PM CST up reply actions

I've heard that the MFL is on record-setting pace for injuries

is that accurate?

Don't believe everything you think.

by dunkman on Nov 28, 2011 5:53 AM CST reply actions

MFL?

Is that the infamous Mothers Football League?

by Ben24626 on Nov 28, 2011 6:53 AM CST up reply actions

That's ridiculous

It’s the Mo-Fo League. ;>)

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by White Wolf on Nov 28, 2011 6:55 AM CST up reply actions

Sorry for the typo, it was supposed to read

MILF League….

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by dunkman on Nov 28, 2011 8:12 AM CST up reply actions

I'm not sure

The data above only reflects players who were placed on IR. So it does not contain all the soft tissue injuries like pulled hamstrings or other injuries that the players play through or sit out a few weeks with.

In terms of players placed on IR, here are the numbers for the past 6 years, all for the period from July-November of each year:

2011: 257
2010: 270
2009: 213
2008: 227
2007: 233
2006: 193

Overall, there is certainly a year-by-year increase, but not versus last year. The picture may of course be totally different when you look at all injuries incurred, not just the season-ending ones that end up on IR. But I don’t have the data for that.

by One.Cool.Customer on Nov 28, 2011 6:55 AM CST up reply actions

huh?

there is certainly a year-by-year increase

Of the six years showing above only TWO are an increase in players placed on IR

The other FOUR years actually show a decrease.

"....the Cowboy way...." (Head Coach, Jason Garrett)

by BishopWest on Nov 28, 2011 7:26 AM CST up reply actions

*actually only THREE show a decrease

but that is still more than those showing an increase

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by BishopWest on Nov 28, 2011 7:28 AM CST up reply actions

And the reason for the increase the last two seasons:

More of a focus on concussions that lead to players put on IR. Also, the number accounts for all the Packers players that have been put on IR as well. This years numbers are the result of poor conditioning around the league due to the lockout. Otherwise, 2010’s numbers would be in line with 2009’s.

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by Jessy S on Nov 28, 2011 11:44 AM CST up reply actions

Gotcha

Thanks!

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by dunkman on Nov 28, 2011 8:13 AM CST up reply actions

What happened to forbath?

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by thebigham on Nov 28, 2011 6:58 AM CST reply actions

bailey

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by kitten mittens on Nov 28, 2011 4:10 PM CST up reply actions

I know that, but what happened to him.

Hes not IR’d. He was PUP im confused now

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by thebigham on Nov 28, 2011 6:04 PM CST up reply actions

You and everyone else.

Supposedly, the Cowboys had until 11/16/2011 to activate him to the 53, put him on the practice squad, IR him, or release him. None of those happened by the deadline. The Cowboys haven’t announced anything yet, but by Forbath’s own words, he was kicking again in mid September.

DC.com shows him as Reserve/NFI, which is probably just a case of not being updated. If they want him, there’s a couple of guys on the practice squad they could release to keep him. I’m surprised the NFL hasn’t forced the Cowboys to make a decision yet.

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by White Wolf on Nov 28, 2011 6:59 PM CST up reply actions

Oh and the pic grosses me out, its like Lee has no hand at all!

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by thebigham on Nov 28, 2011 6:59 AM CST reply actions

ha - "the one-armed bandit"

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by BishopWest on Nov 28, 2011 7:29 AM CST up reply actions

The mighty Q-tip

Maybe Lee will have a different cast on

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by Antonio S on Nov 28, 2011 8:37 AM CST up reply actions

Bam Bam Lee

I think just like shouting “Beware of D-Ware” whenever Ware gets a Sack, if I ever see Sean Lee get a big play I think I gotta say “Bam Bam” in reminiscence of that large club he is sporting now.

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by ProBowlFactory on Nov 28, 2011 10:38 AM CST up reply actions

I'm thinking more along the lines of...

Caapppttttaaaiiinnn Caaaavvvveeeemaaaaan!!!

LOL

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by lonewolfz28 on Nov 28, 2011 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

That pic has to be creepy

Sean Lee is appearing to “hug” the quarterback from behind.

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by Jessy S on Nov 28, 2011 11:46 AM CST up reply actions

And Moore is going, " Oh No! Not the Killer Q-tip!"

by Aaron Burtram on Nov 28, 2011 4:05 PM CST up reply actions

Thank God

by Mac_Eleven on Nov 28, 2011 7:42 AM CST via mobile reply actions

JimmyK R.I.P.

I tried to explain logically to JimmyK and any Cowboy fan that would listen, the Nnamdi Asomugha was an over-rated, now well overpaid, one trick pony…

but no…all JimmyK could say was “Nnamdi is great!”

Well, he, like the Eagles, bowed out of yesterday’s game early and the NFL playoff race early…..

Overrated….Overhyped….Overpaid…..

Nnamdi Asomugha – 2 forgettable interceptions in a wretched season….

Maybe now he can work on that acting career he seemed so very interested in…

He can play a “loser” very convincingly….just like JimmyK.

by Rome One on Nov 28, 2011 8:42 AM CST reply actions

Nnamdi is the TNEW of the Eagles

gotten by on reputation alone….

Tony oh-no.....

by McLovin9 on Nov 28, 2011 9:06 AM CST up reply actions

T New has a good reputation?? Thats news to me

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by Terry on Nov 28, 2011 9:09 AM CST up reply actions

well - he's waaaaaaaayyyy overrated...

so yeah – i’m saying that he has an inflated reputation

he’s making $9mill/season so Jerry obviously thinks he’s good

Tony oh-no.....

by McLovin9 on Nov 28, 2011 9:15 AM CST up reply actions

Newman is a good not great CB

and good CBs command that type of salary on the open market

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by Terry on Nov 28, 2011 9:17 AM CST up reply actions

$9 mill/season Terry...thats a lot of cheddar

Tony oh-no.....

by McLovin9 on Nov 28, 2011 9:21 AM CST up reply actions

thats the market value for good quality starting CBs

and don’t forget Newman was coming off of a pro bowl year as well

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by Terry on Nov 28, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions

tnew, at least around here, takes enough heat that he cant be labled overrated. if were talking contracts then yeah hes over-valued.

but not terribly. hes solid, but has lost the closing speed that allowed him to take risks like he did earlier in his career.

by 1youngwiz on Nov 28, 2011 12:03 PM CST up reply actions

TNEW actually has a great reputation amng NFL scouting types

We’re frustrated with him because of injuries and low turnover numbers, but he’s always been a deluxe cover man.

by rabblerousr on Nov 28, 2011 12:46 PM CST up reply actions

Dude who cares, get over it

You are borderline crazy with this obsession of yours.

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by thebigham on Nov 28, 2011 9:17 AM CST up reply actions

I didn't say anything about the players specifically

I just said that you can’t BUY a championship, which is what they tried to do. Players don’t win games, you need a team, and as good as those players are in their former systems, that is the key. You need players that will mesh together well in the same system.

I predicted that it wouldn’t work out for the Eagles, but I didn’t think it would be THIS BAD.

by ProBowlFactory on Nov 28, 2011 10:42 AM CST up reply actions

The scary thing is

For one night, the Eagles were on top of the world, and they trampled all over us.

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by Jessy S on Nov 28, 2011 11:48 AM CST up reply actions

we cant really say this yet.

if they break this team up then yeah, but its still possible they have another shot next year.

by 1youngwiz on Nov 28, 2011 12:05 PM CST up reply actions

It's just my opinion...

but I think there’s a decent chance that team undergoes a radical makeover during the off season. They tried to go all in this season and it failed.

1. The owner can only ignore the “Fire Andy” chants for so long. If he goes, so do many of the coaches. Coaches go, “their” pet players tend to go as well.

2. As Eagles fans love to point out, several of their FA signings were signed to deals that were effectively one year deals.

3. They still have quite a stock of picks for the 2012 draft. They have an extra 2nd (from AZ for Kolb), an extra 4th (from Tampa for a 4th round pick in 2011) and an extra 6th (from NE for Tracy White and a 7th). They no longer have a 7th. They’ll like qualify for at least a couple supplemental picks for losing Quintin Mikell, Stewart Bradley, David Akers, Omar Gaither, and Ernie Sims in FA.

4. DeSean Jackson is likely gone unless a new coach comes in and begs for him.

5. They have to decide if they want to pay Vince Young, King Dunlap, Juqua Parker, Broderick Bunkley, Steve Smith, Ronnie Brown and Trevor Laws.

6. Then you have the whole disgruntled Asante Samuel thing.

There is a very good chance of major turnover within that organization…especially if they lose the majority of their remaining games.

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by lonewolfz28 on Nov 28, 2011 1:18 PM CST up reply actions

I don't think Nnamdi is overrated. It's just the defense sucks!

I guarantee you that had he signed with us, he would be having a good season.

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by TheHeat on Nov 28, 2011 1:49 PM CST up reply actions

Just thinking out loud?

Why not try WR J. Holley at DB ? It could workout like New England’s WR to CB moves: or even Dallas’s usage of T. Glenn in the nickel defense of W. Phillips era. No doubt, about it Dallas needs a DB; but F.A. wire is lame at best, this time of year.

by Dcbennett on Nov 28, 2011 8:52 AM CST reply actions

And to think

Dallas almost compounded the issue by signing Nnamdi to a huge contract.

They would still need to address the position in the draft in 2012.

by Rome One on Nov 28, 2011 9:00 AM CST up reply actions

I don't think Nnamdi would have been bad for us

he’s playing in the wrong scheme in Philly. He’s a man guy, but they have him playing almost exclusively zone, which he’s not comfortable doing. We’d have him playing man.

by rhbgsherb on Nov 28, 2011 9:09 AM CST up reply actions

I'd venture to say

With Nnamdi we are a borderline great team.

by Ben24626 on Nov 28, 2011 5:13 PM CST up reply actions

Answers some questions?

Holley is taller, then DB’s playing now for Dallas, which if he performs, as well as, say Sean Smith of the Dolpins would be an improvement on the nickel Defense. He could play coverage on a WR or TE’s with his height, same as, Asomugha does for the Eagles.

by Dcbennett on Nov 28, 2011 9:04 AM CST up reply actions

Unbelievably, at this point...

I’d rather play Ogletree at DB than Holley. Ogletree scares me every time he touches the ball.

by rhbgsherb on Nov 28, 2011 9:08 AM CST up reply actions

I wouldn't.

Ogletree has the straight-line speed, but does he have the hips and body control? Besides, he can’t be relied upon to learn his position, much less another one.

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by lonewolfz28 on Nov 28, 2011 11:09 AM CST up reply actions

I wonder...

does Holley have the recovery speed to catch receivers once they break and get separation? Does he have the hips to cut and stay with WR’s when they’re making the first move? I don’t remember him as having an abundance of speed. I think he’s got just enough to not embarrass himself out there. His separation usually comes from a good break on the route.

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by lonewolfz28 on Nov 28, 2011 11:08 AM CST up reply actions

I don't think he is that fast even straight line is he?

by Rena on Nov 28, 2011 1:37 PM CST up reply actions

I don't believe he is.

He’s been run down from behind too easily.

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by lonewolfz28 on Nov 28, 2011 1:49 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed completely

Have to agree @rhbgsherb, either way, height makes a difference in coverage, reduces passing lanes, in man-to-man. 1 of those 2 expensive interceptions came while in coverage of M. Bennett over the top.

by Dcbennett on Nov 28, 2011 9:15 AM CST reply actions

Does the NFL track

games missed by Starters? Think that would show be a deeper level of impact

I don't make mistakes...just understandable bad choices

by tdships on Nov 28, 2011 10:17 AM CST reply actions

Not the NFL

I know that both Rich Gosselin from the DMN and Football outsiders publish those numbers after the season.

by One.Cool.Customer on Nov 28, 2011 10:57 AM CST up reply actions

*Rick

by One.Cool.Customer on Nov 28, 2011 10:59 AM CST up reply actions

What does it say about the "Dream Team" that they have just 2 players on IR

And yet are 4-7?

I don’t waste my time keeping up with Philly sports, but to realize this makes their season an even bigger embarrassment.

Eaglols.

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by KeyOfZ on Nov 28, 2011 10:54 AM CST reply actions

And the key to them making the playoffs

A lot of teams would have to lose. The problem is that we don’t play the NFC South teams this season with the exception of one.

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by Jessy S on Nov 28, 2011 11:53 AM CST up reply actions

watch someone from dallas go on IR before the Giants game now

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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Nov 28, 2011 5:54 PM CST reply actions

Nitpick - If the Falcons and Eagles have fewer players on injured reserve we have the 3rd fewest players on IR.

by niceville56 on Nov 29, 2011 12:10 PM CST reply actions

Injuries.

Does it matter that the Cowboys have the least player’s in injury reserve? If the Eagles have the “Dream Team”, the Cowboys must have the " Keep Dreaming Team".

by Chetohimler on Dec 8, 2011 5:17 PM CST reply actions