Cowboys Pro-Bowl cornerback Terrence Newman will sit out the next three weeks due to a groin tear:"I'm not worried at all, it's not that severe of an injury," Newman told Tyler, Texas, radio station KTBB-AM 660 on Tuesday. "... Being so early, you don't want to rush to get back and then have to deal with something else down the line. A lot of times, one injury can lead to another injury if you do rush back because you're compensating one way or another, so we're just taking our time, letting it heal and trying to get ready towards the end of camp."
Now, the Cowboys do have depth at that position. Anthony Henry had a fine season last year, Dallas drafted Mike Jenkins in the first round in April's draft and the team added Pacman Jones in a trade.
According to head coach Wade Phillips, Jenkins will be the starter opposite Henry for now. Jones is being used as Henry's backup on the right side.
Newman was injured last preseason (foot) and missed the first two games of the regular season. Everyone is hopeful that Newman won't miss any of the season, but groin pulls are known to stick around for a while.
