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Cowboys offense faces Rams' defense without Garrett; Nacua leaves early with injury
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk DAN GREENSPAN | The Associated Press and Newy Scruggs , as published by NBC5 DFW
· August 12, 2026
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Defensive end Myles Garrett was held out of the Los Angeles Rams’ joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. At the same time, wide receiver Puka Nacua left the workout early because of an apparent injury. Sean McVay said Garrett did not participate as a precaution because of swelling in...
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Key takeaway Sean McVay said Garrett did not participate as a precaution because of swelling in...
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What is this story about? Defensive end Myles Garrett was held out of the Los Angeles Rams’ joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. At the same time, wide receiver Puka Nacua left the workout early because of an apparent injury. Sean McVay said Garrett did not participate as a precaution because of swelling in...
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