Cowboys receiver Amari Cooper is expected to play Sunday night against the Saints despite some uncertainty about his status as he deals with an ankle issue, owner Jerry Jones confirmed Friday.
Asked whether Cooper will be a full-go for Week 4, Jones said: "Yes, I feel very good about that," adding, "I think we're in good shape."
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on @1053thefan of WR Amari Cooper’s ability to be full-go Sunday: “Yes, I feel very good about that.” Based on his ability to push off and overall mobility, “I think we’re in good shape.” Team has scaled back Cooper’s workload in practice this week.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 27, 2019
Cooper has been limited this week in practice and underwent a "precautionary" MRI exam Wednesday. Coach Jason Garrett told reporters Thursday that the receiver has been dealing with a "foot and ankle thing" from Sunday's game against the Dolphins, though the MRI came back negative.
Cooper, who has caught 16 passes for 238 yards with four touchdowns in the Cowboys' 3-0 start, is considered day-to-day.
He was sidelined for much of training camp and the preseason with a left foot strain, but he returned to practice in early September and was on the field in Week 1.
The Cowboys are thin at wide receiver as Michael Gallup had knee surgery earlier this month and Tavon Austin has missed the last two games with a concussion. Austin was limited in practiced Wednesday and Thursday.
Dallas will face the Saints (2-1) on Sunday in New Orleans with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC).