IRVING, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys' defensive line took another hit with Terrell McClain going on season-ending injured reserve because of a toe injury suffered in Sunday’s win against the Philadelphia Eagles.
McClain played 23 snaps in the win but was replaced late in the game by Davon Coleman. In the season-opening win against the New York Giants, rookie defensive end Randy Gregory suffered a high ankle sprain that could keep him out for two more games.
The Cowboys will be without defensive end Greg Hardy for two more games because of a suspension.
McClain’s injury is similar to the toe injury that knocked Sean Lee out for the final 10 games of the 2012 season. He will need surgery.
McClain was credited by the coaches with five tackles in the first two games. He was a valuable part of the Cowboys’ line rotation, but his snaps will now go to Coleman and likely Ken Bishop, who was inactive the first two games.
With Tony Romo being placed on the injured reserve/designated to return list and McClain out for the year, the Cowboys have two spots open on their 53-man roster.
The Cowboys re-signed running back Gus Johnson to the practice squad after linebacker Joe Thomas was signed to the Green Bay Packers’ active roster on Monday.
