IRVING, Texas (AP) -So much for the big boost on special teams the Dallas Cowboys were expecting from their rookie class.
Linebacker Jason Williams, the team’s top draft pick, has a high ankle sprain and safety Michael Hamlin has a broken arm. Coach Wade Phillips says they will both miss at least the next four weeks.
Most of Dallas 12 draft picks were projected to help on special teams, but now six of them have been hurt this preseason – with tackle Robert Brewster (torn pectoral muscle) and linebacker Brandon Williams (torn knee ligament) gone for the season.
The other wounded draftees are quarterback Stephen McGee (knee) and linebacker Stephen Hodge (knee, calf). Phillips said Hodge may be able to practice this week.
Also Monday, Phillips indicated most starters will play little, if at all, in the preseason finale Friday night at Minnesota.
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