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Felix Jones returns to practice; Terrell Owens ill

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November 19

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Dallas Cowboys rookie running back/kick returner Felix Jones returned to practice today. Jones, who suffered a hamstring injury in the second half of the Arizona game on Oct. 12, might return to the lineup this week against San Francisco. Jones' big-play capabilities will be a welcomed sight for the Cowboys. Before his injury, he had rushed for 266 yards with three touchdowns and averaged 27.1 yards on kickoff returns with one score. He had a 98-yard kickoff return against Philadelphia in Week 2. Meanwhile, wide receiver Terrell Owens was not at the team's meeting and walk-through this morning because he is sick, according to a source. Owens didn't practice this afternoon. ..."

Dallas Cowboys' Felix Jones could miss at least 2 weeks

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October 14

Dallas Morning News

"The Dallas Cowboys received another blow to their offense when they discovered rookie running back Felix Jones will be out two to four weeks with a left hamstring injury. Jones suffered the injury after a 14-yard run in the third quarter during the Cowboys' loss at Arizona. Jones tried to stretch the hamstring on the sideline but didn't return. Coach Wade Phillips said starter Marion Barber will get an increased role in the offense. Another rookie, Tashard Choice, will get some first-team practice repetitions this week. Jones has 30 carries for 266 yards with three touchdowns. He is third among rookies in rushing yards. His absence hampers the special teams unit. Jones was second in ..."

Cowboys' Jones free to play Sunday

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October 12

San Antonio Express-News

"The NFL apparently is in no hurry to decide whether Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones should be disciplined for fighting a bodyguard hired by the team. "Our review of the Adam Jones matter will not be completed until next week," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in an e-mail to the San Antonio Express-News. That means Jones is free to play at Arizona on Sunday. Jones participated in practice Friday. He left the team's training facility without speaking to reporters. The NFL is probing a fight between Jones and a member of his four-man security team, Tommy Jones, on Tuesday night at an upscale downtown Dallas hotel. Police investigaged the altercation but no charges were filed. Cowboys ..."

Felix Jones' punch felt in Cowboys offense

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October 8

USA Today

"The Dallas Cowboys selected Felix Jones in the first round of the draft with the hope that he would add a breakaway threat to an already-potent offense.The 22nd overall pick lost no time emerging as a major factor in a 4-1 start that has Dallas trailing the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants by a half game in the competitive NFC East race. Jones needed only nine carries to produce a team-leading 96 yards in Dallas' 31-22 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday, including a 33-yard scoring dash on fourth-and-1. And he's already made his mark in Dallas' hard-to-dent record book. He set a club record with 247 kick return yards in a 41-37 victory against the Philadelphia ..."