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The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes to compete for division championships

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Upgrades to full participation Wilson (neck) was a full participant for the Cowboys during Tuesday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wilson had been nursing a neck injury suffered in the Cowboys' Week 12 comeback win over the Eagles. The upgrade to full practice signals he is once again comfortable enough with the issue to play, as he did in the Week 13 Thanksgiving victory over the Chiefs. The starting safety should be set to suit up for Thursday Night Football against the Lions, barring any setbacks.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with neck issue Wilson was limited in practice Monday due to a neck injury, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Wilson's neck issue first appeared on last Monday's practice report. He was ultimately cleared to play against Kansas City on Thanksgiving and logged his usual near-every-down role, finishing with five tackles and a forced fumble. It appears that Wilson isn't quite past the injury, but given his ability to play through it last week and to log a limited session Monday, he's probably trending toward playing this Thursday versus Detroit.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Forces fumble in win Wilson finished with five tackles (two solo) and a forced fumble in Thursday's 31-28 win over the Chiefs.

Impact The safety also played on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps for the third straight game since returning from an elbow injury that forced him to miss two contests. Wilson has been on the field for most of Dallas' defensive snaps this season when healthy. He has 49 tackles (30 solo), four pass breakups, including two interceptions, and now a forced fumble on the year.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Past neck issue Wilson (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Chiefs, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Wilson was dealing with a neck injury following the Cowboys' Week 12 win over the Eagles, but he practiced in full Wednesday, suggesting he's moved past the issue in time for Thursday's contest. The 30-year-old has appeared in nine games for Dallas this season, recording 44 total tackles and four passes defensed, including two interceptions. Now fully health, Wilson is expected to start alongside Malik Hooker to form the Cowboys' top safety duo in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing neck injury Wilson (neck) was a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wilson may have tweaked his neck during the Cowboys' 24-21 overtime win over the Eagles on Sunday, when he played every single defensive snap and finished with five solo tackles and a pass defense. His limited participation in Monday's walkthrough indicates that the injury isn't considered a serious one, and he'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation heading into Thursday's game against the Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Wilson (elbow) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact The safety was limited during Wednesday's session. Wilson played 80 percent of the defensive snaps last Monday against the Raiders, but he did miss the previous two games with an elbow issue. The seventh-year pro appears on track to play Sunday against Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing elbow injury Wilson (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Wilson missed two games due to an elbow injury, but he was cleared to play against the Raiders on Monday, when he logged three tackles (two solo) while playing 48 of 60 defensive snaps (80 percent). His limited practice participation Wednesday could just be an effort from the Cowboys to reduce the risk of aggravating the injury, and he'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury tag for Sunday's NFC East clash against the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys will try to keep winning for Marshawn Kneeland as they say 'why not us?' on playoff run

The Dallas Cowboys won a game for Marshawn Kneeland

NOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Week 11 Wilson (elbow/shoulder) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against Las Vegas, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wilson ended Week 11 prep with a full practice Saturday, and he has been cleared to return from a two-game absence due to an elbow injury. The Cowboys could also be getting Malik Hooker (toe) back from injured reserve, further strengthening the team's secondary for MNF.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Thursday Wilson (elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Wilson did not play in the Cowboys Week 8 loss to the Broncos nor the Week 9 loss to the Cardinals due to an elbow injury he sustained against the Commanders in Week 7. After resting up during the Cowboys' bye, the starting strong safety returned for Thursday's practice in a limited capacity and looks to be trending up. If the 30-year-old veteran can string together two more practices Friday and Saturday he has a chance to suit up for his first game since Week 7.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys will get a chance to answer the question of whether a big trade would help

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NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Ruled out for MNF Wilson (elbow) was ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Cardinals, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wilson missed Dallas' Week 8 loss to the Broncos and will be in line for his second consecutive absence. With Juanyeh Thomas (migraine) questionable, the Cowboys could be very thin in the back end of their secondary in Monday's matchup against the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Wilson is '50-50′ for Cowboys-Cardinals as Dallas works through injuries at safety Brian Schottenheimer offered an update on playing time at the safety and linebacker positions on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 1 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Opens week with DNP Wilson (elbow) didn't practice Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wilson was unable to play against the Broncos in Week 8 due to an elbow injury he aggravated in Week 7 against the Commanders. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice in at least a limited capacity, which would give him a chance to return for the Cowboys' Week 9 tilt against the Cardinals on Monday.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

QB Kyler Murray won't start, could play as Cardinals take 5-game skid into Dallas

Quarterback Kyler Murray won't start but could play for the Arizona Cardinals after missing two games with a foot injury

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Inconsistent Cowboys don't make much of a case for a quick fix at the trade deadline

The Dallas Cowboys aren't making much of a case for a quick fix at the trade deadline

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will miss 2nd game since sustaining concussion at home

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will miss his second game since sustaining a concussion in an accident at home

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Week 8 Wilson (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Wilson played through the elbow issue last Sunday against Washington after he was initially injured in Week 6, so it's fair to wonder if he suffered setback. Alijah Clark will likely see increased reps on defense for Dallas.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Wilson (elbow) did not practice Wednesday, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Wilson suffered the injury in Week 6, but he managed to play through it Sunday against the Commanders. He worked in limited fashion last Wednesday, so it's unclear if the injury worsened or if the Cowboys are just opting to give Wilson additional rest.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 7 Wilson (elbow) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Washington, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wilson picked up an injury during the Cowboys' Week 7 loss to the Panthers, which limited him in the first two practices of the week. He practiced without restrictions Friday, and the 2019 sixth-rounder has been given the green light to play in Sunday's home contest. Wilson has 35 tackles (20 solo) and three pass defenses (two interceptions) through the first six games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Working through elbow injury Wilson was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wilson played 63 defensive snaps and recorded his second interception of the season during the Cowboys' Week 6 loss to the Panthers, but he looks to have picked up an elbow injury in the process. He would likely avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Commanders with a full practice over the next two days.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Snags pick versus Panthers Wilson logged six tackles (five solo) and an interception during the Cowboys' loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Wilson snagged his second pick of the campaign Sunday, matching his career-high total from both 2020 and 2023. The 30-year-old will look to keep producing in the team's Week 7 matchup versus the Commanders.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE