Four Cowboys defenders miss practice Thursday

The Cowboys practiced Thursday without four defenders, three of them starters, reports Pro Football Talk. Sitting out were middle linebacker Rolando McClain (concussion), defensive Jeremy Mincey (concussion), outside linebacker Anthony Hitchens (ankle) and rotational defensive tackle Terrell McClain (ankle).

McClain and Mincey did rehab work on the side while they await medical clearance, which may or may not come in time for Sunday's playoff game at Green Bay. Hitchens is expected to play through his injury, according to PFT. McClain's status is up in the air.

Dallas is a 6-point underdog in the divisional playoff game.