Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy suggested Monday that Cooper could be limited in practices this week while he contends with right hamstring and rib injuries, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Per Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News, McCarthy said that Cooper still is expected to play in the Cowboys' Week 5 game against the Giants, even if he faces a lighter practice load than normal. Cooper briefly exited Sunday's win over the Panthers with the hamstring injury, finishing with three receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown on a season-low three targets. Since drawing 17 targets in the Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers, Cooper has drawn a combined 12 looks over the subsequent three contests.