DeMarco Murray Injury: Updates on Cowboys Star's Hand and Return

Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray is dealing with a hand injury, but has practiced with the Cowboys following surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand. He was officially listed as questionable, but will play.

Continue for updates.

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Murray to Play vs. Colts

Sunday, Dec. 21

DeMarco Murray was officially made active for Sunday's game vs. Dallas, via Lindsay Jones of USA Today:

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Sunday morning that Murray would play with a pad on his hand. However, he also reported there are some concerns within the Cowboys surrounding his role today:

"It's not about doing one thing. I have to be able to do everything," Murray said, courtesy of ESPN's Ed Werder.

Yesterday, Desmond Purnell of NFL Network also stated Murray was expected to play despite being officially listed as questionable:

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Murray Listed as Questionable

Friday, Dec. 19

Brandon George of The Dallas Morning News has Murray's official status:

Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News has the latest from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Murray's chances of playing in Week 16:

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Murray's Activities Mirror Wednesday's

Thursday, Dec. 18

Marc Sessler of NFL.com reported on DeMarco Murray's activity at Thursday's practice:

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Murray's activities mirrored his work from Wednesday, with the running back participating in pass-catching drills before stepping aside as Lance Dunbar took first-team snaps, per ESPNDallas.com. Murray again wore protection over his surgically repaired hand, but he didn't shy away from holding the ball with both mitts.

Jason Garrett told reporters before practice that he expected Murray to do more in Thursday's session, but the Cowboys coach emphasized that "watching (results from) other games won't affect" whether Murray will play against Indianapolis. Garrett insisted the Cowboys would "make the right decision by (Murray) and by our football team."

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Following practice, Murray spoke about the chances of playing on Sunday, telling David Helman of DallasCowboys.com that he would "probably" be the one to make the decision to play or not.

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Murray Returns to Cowboys Practice

Wednesday, Dec. 17

Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News shared an image of DeMarco Murray from Cowboys practice:

Desmond Purnell of NFL Network also shared what he was seeing from the running back:

ESPN's Todd Archer noted that Murray did not take part in team drills. 

After practice, head coach Jason Garrett talked about Murray to Conor Orr of NFL.com:

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I think we need to see something. There's a comfort level that we all have and certainly a comfort level that he has. Carrying the football is an important responsibility, so you have to be able to do it. I think we all want to see it and I know he wants to see it. So we'll take it day by day and see how he progresses.

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Bleacher Report's Jason Cole added more on Murray's status:

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Jerry Jones Speaks on Murray's Recovery

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News has an update on DeMarco Murray's status from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones:

Albert Breer of NFL.com also reported on the status of Murray's hand after surgery:

Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram provides an update on Murray's status:

Will Carroll of Bleacher Report weighed in on Murray's hand as the Cowboys prepare for Week 16:

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Murray Undergoes Surgery on Hand

Monday, Dec. 15

In what has become a recurring theme, DeMarco Murray is once again out with an injury.  

Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News provided the latest details on the Dallas Cowboys running back, who will have surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand, according to Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones:

Calvin Watkins of ESPNDallas.com reported on the chances of Murray returning for Week 16's pivotal matchup against Indianapolis:

Albert Breer of NFL.com said that there is a "good chance" Murray will play following the surgery.

Todd Archer of ESPNDallas.com referenced Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith's recovery timetable after suffering the same injury:

David Chao presented the best- and worst-case scenarios for Murray as he deals with the injury:

Murray is currently the NFL's leading rusher, totaling 1,687 yards on the ground with 11 touchdowns.

Despite his skill, Murray has constantly been held back by injuries. The 26-year-old running back has not completed a full 16-game season in his four-year career, missing a total of 11 games in that stretch.

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