Marion Barber's Injury Diagnosed as Strained Quad

IRVING, Texas -- Cowboys starting running back Marion Barber has a strained quad muscle in his left leg and is questionable for Dallas' game against Carolina on Sept. 28. An MRI revealed the strain Monday. (Update, Sept. 22: Barber is out for one-to-two weeks, according to a report from NBC 5 in Dallas Tuesday.)

Barber was injured in the fourth quarter during a 35-yard run in the Cowboys' 33-31 loss to the Giants on Sunday night. Barber broke through the New York defense and appeared headed for the end zone when he pulled up lame, fell to the ground, and left the field pointing at his left leg.

He did not return to the game and finished with 124 yards rushing and a touchdown on 18 carries. If Barber is unable to play in Week 3, Felix Jones, who started in Sunday night's second half, would move up to the first team on the depth chart.

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Fantasy Spin on Barber injury

Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said he didn't know when Barber would return, and that Barber's rehab will determine how quickly he comes back.

"A quad injury, I guess I'll call it an injury right now because we don't know the extent of it," Phillips said.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

9-21-2009 @ 7:47PM

The Elkester said...

That Suxs , Barber had a good game , Mostly due to Holding , That the Ref's didn't call, And Im Not takeing anything away from Barber, He is the Best Player Dallas has.

9-22-2009 @ 2:25PM

David said...

Well the cowboys look like they looked last year they can score but cant stop the other team,and romo looks a lot like danny white,but we will see mid-season.

9-22-2009 @ 7:41PM

STexan118711 said...

I am a die hard Dallas Fan. Romo needs to step up to the plate and be the quaterback that is needed, a team leader. Defense played their hearts out and I am proud of you. Running the ball is the best for Dallas.
Romo-do your job or have the courage to step down. 7 years is long enough to learn a job. NO MORE EXCUSES.

9-24-2009 @ 11:55AM

rfagan77 said...

ur right we need a qb romo is not the answer bring back a aikman

9-24-2009 @ 9:28AM

BOBBY T said...

ANOTHER SEASON FILLED WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND NOT ENOUGH TALENT TO MEET THEM. THE JERRY JONES BOYS WILL NEVER WIN ANYTHING UNTIL THEY USE THE TRIED AND TRUE FORMULA OF THE GREAT COWBOT TEAMS OF THE PAST!!! GET A HEAD COACH WITH SOME BALLS AND LET HIM RUN THE TEAM!!! SORRY JERRY, BUT YOU ARE THE ANTITHESIS OF THE MIDAS TOUCH!!! YOU ARE NOT A FOOTBALL GUY! YOU ARE A HEADLINE GRABBER AND THAT WON'T CUT IT IN THE NFL! BRING BACK JIMMY AND SHUT THE **** UP!!!!

9-24-2009 @ 12:51PM

Brian said...

Ah, what would fall be without Dallas Cowboys fans misspelling and shouting (TURN THE CAPS LOCK OFF) and screaming about if just one player, just one, was able to do his job, well all would be right in Jerry's world. Well, I have news for you, nothing is going to change as long as Jerry owns the team, and hires pliant lackeys as head coach, because he's afraid of strong personalities who would steal his spotlight. The best you Cowboy fans have to hope for is that Jerry has a massive coronary and Steve takes over. Otherwise, it will just be more of the same.

But, hey, thanks for the entertaining posts. It make me chuckle at the Texas educational system. But then again, half of Cowboy fans live elsewhere. It's been my experience in living in different places around the country that the lower the IQ, the greater the chance of the person being a Cowboy fan.

So for all you Cowboy fans, I'll type v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y -- your team will never win the big game.

9-24-2009 @ 11:23PM

I will type slowly for you.Public education is Texas is one of the best.I have supported Dallas Cowboys since they came on the scene where they played at Cotton Bowl.
I saw so much 1 sided calling by the refs Sunday that you know they were paid off. Constant holding by Giants to the extreme os holding them by their pads play after play.Better refs would have helped.

9-26-2009 @ 11:11AM

joscrs322 said...

I am a die hard cowboys fan and have been since Don Meridith wore the star. The comment about Jerry Jones dying, well he needs to step back and let the coach he pays all that monies to do their job. Stop second guessing what they do.yOU DO NEED A COACH WITH BALLS. Hold yours players accountable for the mistakes they make.and as far as them not winning the big one how many rings does your team have we have 5