National Football League

Cowboys' Ware returns to practice

Published Dec. 17, 2009 12:00 a.m. ET

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware has returned to practice.

Ware went through the stretching routine Thursday with the rest of the team. Ware then went to the adjacent field to work alone with a trainer when the rest of the players, who were not in pads, broke for team drills.

Ware is recovering from a strained neck sustained in a scary hit last Sunday.

Ware has said he wants to play Saturday night against undefeated New Orleans. The three-time Pro Bowl linebacker has never missed a game, starting all 77 since he was the 11th overall pick in 2005.