Report: Cowboys assuming Lawrence, Gregory won't play Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys are getting ready for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers with the assumption that starting defensive ends DeMarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory won't play, sources told David Moore of the Dallas Morning News.

Lawrence reportedly had limited participation at practice Wednesday after suffering a foot injury during the session, and the Cowboys added him to the injury report. The ailment's severity isn't known, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Dallas also placed Gregory on the COVID-19 reserve after he tested positive, per Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News.

The injuries mean more defensive troubles for the Cowboys, who were one of two teams without a sack in Week 1. Dallas had only two quarterback hits against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, while Lawrence recorded five tackles and Gregory produced just one.

Lawrence is the Cowboys' most decorated pass-rusher. The two-time Pro Bowler, who signed a five-year, $105-million extension in 2019, led the team with 6.5 sacks and four forced fumbles last year. He hasn't missed a game due to injury since the 2016 season.

Gregory racked up 3.5 sacks through 10 appearances in 2020 after being suspended for the entire 2019 campaign for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Dallas recorded 31 sacks last year, ranking 20th in the NFL.

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