Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott told reporters he does not feel his contract extension needs to be done ahead of Week 1. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Prescott added, “I think it says a lot if it is or if it isn’t (done by then).” The Cowboys were able to extend CeeDee Lamb, while Prescott and Micah Parsons continue to seek extensions as well. This will remain a situation to monitor, but it appears Prescot will play regardless.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Zack Martin will practice on Thursday. (Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Martin had missed some time in training camp. He should be on track to be healthy for the season opener.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Brandin Cooks will practice on Thursday. (Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cooks had been sidelined from practice since last week. He figures to open the season as the Cowboys No. 2 wide receiver on paper, but he'll still likely be tough to predict on a week-to-week basis.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Rico Dowdle will get fewer special teams snaps this season because of his expected increased work load on offense. (Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This interestingly comes just days after Rams coach Sean McVay said Kyren Williams is expected to be see punt returns this season. It remains unclear how the Cowboys backfield will pan out this season, but it is possible Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook are all involved in some fashion.

Jake Ferguson did not play in the Cowboys preseason finale against the Chargers.

Fantasy Impact: Ferguson was one of the top redzone targets for Dak Prescott last season. That should continue with Ferguson potentially being the No. 2 target behind CeeDee Lamb.

DaRon Bland (foot) has been placed on injured reserve with a designation to return. (Source: Dallas Cowboys PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bland recently underwent surgery on his foot that is reportedly going to leave him sidelined for 6-8 weeks, and the team officially placed him on injured reserve on Tuesday. They gave him a designation to return, so it is hopeful that we will see the All-Pro healthy and on the field sooner rather than later.

The Cowboys have been granted a two-game roster exemption for WR CeeDee Lamb. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Lamb is currently on the exempt list as does not count against Dallas’ 53-man roster. He can be activated at any time and is currently not in any danger to miss Week 1.

Royce Freeman has been released by the Dallas Cowboys. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Freeman earned praise for his performances earlier this offseason, but the team is now letting him go as they cut down to 53 players. He had a good preseason this year and is likely to land with another team at some point in the season.

The Dallas Cowboys released veteran DE Carl Lawson. (Source: Todd Archer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lawson signed with the Cowboys in the middle of August. He had agreed to a one-year deal with no guaranteed money.

The Cowboys have waived TE Peyton Hendershot. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Hendershot will hit the waiver wire and should draw significant interest from teams in need of depth at tight end. He tallied 141 yards and two touchdowns on 15 receptions in 25 games over two seasons with Dallas.

The Dallas Cowboys released WR Deontay Burnett. (Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Burnett was signed early in training camp by Dallas. He could be a candidate to land on the practice squad.

Malik Davis ran for 28 yards on five carries in the Cowboys 26-19 loss against the Chargers. He also caught his lone target for -2 yards receiving.

Fantasy Impact: Davis appeared in three games with Dallas last season but did not see a carry. He continues to compete for a depth role once again in the Cowboys backfield this year.

Deuce Vaughn ran for 53 yards on nine carries in the Cowboys 26-19 loss against the Chargers.

Fantasy Impact: Vaughn did not catch either of his two targets. The Cowboys backfield is open this season with the departure of Tony Pollard. Vaughn will likely be behind Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle, but it is possible he plays a bigger role than last season.

Trey Lance completed 33-of-49 pass attempts for 323 yards, one touchdown, and five interceptions in the Cowboys’ 26-19 loss to the Chargers.

Fantasy Impact: Lance also added 90 rushing yards and a touchdown on 11 rushing attempts. The former first-round pick three three of his five interceptions in the fourth quarter, ending any hopes at a comeback. Based on his performance, Cooper Rush will likely enter the season as the backup QB to Dak Prescott.

Ezekiel Elliott did not play in the Cowboys first two preseason games.

Fantasy Impact: It was Rico Dowdle who got the start in Week 1 of the preseason. Elliott and Dowdle are expected to be in a committee in some fashion to open the season in the Cowboys backfield.

Tyler Guyton left Wednesday's practice early with a sore knee. (Source: Clarence Hill Jr on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Guyton is expected to be fine. He was drafted No. 29 overall by the Cowboys back in April.

Ryan Flournoy caught 4-of-6 targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys 27-12 win over the Raiders.

Fantasy Impact: Flournoy was a sixth-round pick of Dallas back in April. He'll continue to look to earn a depth role in the Cowboys wide receiver room.

Racey McMath caught 3-of-3 targets for 54 yards in the Cowboys 27-12 win over the Raiders.

Fantasy Impact: McMath signed a reserve/future contract with Dallas back in January. He'll continue to compete for a depth role in the Cowboys wide receiver room.

Cowboys T Chuma Edoga is expected to miss several weeks with toe injury. (Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Edoga is expected to start the season on IR due to a broken toe that will cause him to miss the first four games of the season. Rookie Tyler Guyton is likely to start in his absence.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Trevon Diggs is continuing in the ramp up phase. (Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: “He looks great,” McCarthy said. Diggs is continuing to slowly work his way back to full strength from his torn ACL.