Basham (thigh) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Basham was placed on IR after suffering a thigh injury during the Cowboys' season opener versus Tampa Bay, causing him to miss each of the team's last five games. Now, the 28-year-old has been designated to return Thursday, opening up a 21-day window for him to practice and be restored to the active roster. Basham's first chance to play will come Sunday against the Lions.