Kearse (back) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
The 29-year-old safety missed Dallas' Week 12 win over the Commanders with a back injury, but it now seems as if he's had enough time to move past the issue. Kearse has appeared in 10 games for the Cowboys this season, logging 47 total tackles, including three tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks, while also recording three pass deflections and one interception.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Limited in practice Monday
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Kearse (back) was a limited participant in Monday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Kearse missed the Thanksgiving win over the Commanders due to a back injury but is now closer to returning to the field. If the 2016 seventh-round is able to suit up versus the Seahawks on Thursday, he should return to his starting spot at safety alongside Malik Hooker.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: DNP on Tuesday
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Kearse (back) was a nonparticipant at Tuesday's walk-through, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Kearse's absence on Tuesday's practice estimate is his second in a row. His status for Thursday's matchup with the Commanders is not looking good as of now, but more clarity will come following Wednesday's practice. Israel Mukuamu would be the likely candidate to fill in at strong safety if Kearse is ultimately unable to go.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Returns to practice Thursday
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Kearse (toe) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
He sat out of Wednesday's practice while dealing with a toe injury he presumably sustained in Sunday's 43-20 win over the Rams. His absence seemed to stem from an abundance of caution, and by logging a full practice Thursday, Kearse is on track to suit up for Week 9 against the division-rival Eagles in Philadelphia.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Gets first sack
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Kearse recorded four solo tackles and one sack in the 42-10 loss to the 49ers in Week 5.
Kearse's sack marked his first of the season. He is also now up to 21 tackles (15 solo) through five games. After playing every snap in the previous two games, he saw the field on 55 defensive plays (77 percent). The safety will now look ahead to Monday's matchup with the Chargers.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Snags interception in win
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Kearse recorded two solo tackles, an interception and a pass deflection in Sunday's 30-10 win over the Jets.
Kearse was able to snatch his first interception of the season in Week 2, picking off Zach Wilson early in the fourth quarter, matching his interception total from 2022. Through two contests, the safety has registered nine tackles, a pass deflection and an interception.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Takes step back in 2022
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Kearse recorded 77 tackles (55 solo), including two sacks, while adding five passes defended with an interception, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble across 14 regular-season games in 2022.
The veteran safety posted strong numbers, but they paled in comparison to his 101-tackle campaign from the year before. Instead, it was Donovan Wilson who took a lead role in defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's scheme among Cowboys safeties, with Kearse and Malik Hooker delivering more modest IDP production. Wilson is a free agent this offseason, however, and if he heads elsewhere, Kearse again could be in a position to take a run at triple-digit tackles in 2023.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Officially questionable
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Kearse (knee) is questionable for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the 49ers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Kearse sprained his MCL during the Cowboys' wild-card win over Tampa Bay and was limited at practice Wednesday through Friday. He doesn't sound concerned about his availability for Sunday's playoff matchup, but it appears the team will wait until game day to make an official decision.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Limited at Wednesday's walkthrough
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Kearse (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's walkthrough, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Kearse was diagnosed with an MCL sprain following Dallas' wild-card win over Tampa Bay on Monday Night. A similar issue caused him to miss three games during the regular season, but it appears the veteran safety isn't concerned about missing Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the 49ers. Kearse was limited during the Cowboy's walk-through practice to start prep, but he'll have two more chances to log a full session before the team needs to make a decision on his status.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Diagnosed with MCL sprain
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Kearse was diagnosed with an MCL sprain following Monday's wild-card win over Tampa Bay, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Kearse said after the win that he would be fine, but he suffered a similar injury in Week 1 and was sidelined for three games. However, the playoffs are in full swing now, so the veteran safety may be able to clear the issue faster than he did at the beginning of the season. Kearse's participation at practice this week should provide further clarity on his status for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the 49ers.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Officially cleared
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Kearse doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Kearse was limited Wednesday and Thursday due to shoulder and back injuries, but he logged a full practice Friday and is cleared for Sunday. Across 10 appearances, the seventh-year safety has totaled 57 tackles, three pass defenses, two sacks and one fumble recovery.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Looks poised to play Sunday
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Kearse, who appeared to suffer a left leg injury in pregame warmups, was announced as a starter in the Dallas secondary ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
After requiring assistance to the locker room less than an hour earlier, Kearse was back on the sideline ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff in full uniform and was seen walking under his own power. Per Todd Archer of ESPN.com, Kearse is okay and appears set to play Sunday, though Dallas will have Israel Mukuamu ready to go at safety if Kearse is unable to finish the contest.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Back on injury report
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Kearse (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Kearse was limited to start Week 13 prep due to a shoulder injury as well, but he still suited up and played 59 defensive snaps. Barring a setback, the Cowboys' starting safety should be available again in Week 14.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Suiting up in Week 13
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Kearse (shoulder) is active for Sunday's contest versus the Colts.
A shoulder injury didn't allow Kearse to log a full session during Week 13 prep, with all three practice reports listing him as a limited participant. Still, the issue won't stop him from suiting up Sunday, when he'll be aiming to add to his 47 tackles, two sacks and one fumble recovery in eight previous appearances on the campaign.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Logs limited practice Wednesday
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Kearse (knee) was listed as a limited participant during Dallas' walkthrough practice Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Kearse has been sidelined since suffering a sprained MCL in his left knee during Week 1, so his ability to participate in Wednesday's limited practice is an encouraging sign for his potential return in Week 4. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy did not give any definitive statement on the safety's game day availability, though he did say that the team would "give [Kearse] the full complement" during practice Thursday. Kearse recorded 101 tackles, 10 passes defended and two interceptions last season, and he should reprise this productive role when healthy.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Won't play Monday
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Kearse (knee) is listed as out for Week 3 at the Giants, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Kearse sustained a sprained MCL in Week 1 versus Tampa Bay, and he'll now need to sit out a second consecutive week as he recovers. He'll probably need to practice in some capacity next week if there's to be any hope of him suiting up for Week 4 versus Washington, but in the meantime, Malik Hooker will continue to start alongside Donovan Wilson in Kearse's absence.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Out Week 2
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Kearse (knee) will be sidelined for the Cowboys' Week 2 matchup with the Bengals, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Kearse is still recovering from an MCL sprain in his left knee that occurred in the team's Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers. He was originally given a 2-to-4 week recovery timetable, so it's no surprise he has been ruled out this week. Israel Mukuamu is the prime candidate to replace him at strong safety.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Ruled out for Week 2
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Kearse (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Bengals, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
As expected, Kearse will be sidelined for at least one game after being diagnosed with an MCL sprain. In his absence, expect Israel Mukuamu or Malik Hooker to step into a starting role next to Donovan Wilson.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Doesn't practice Friday
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Kearse (neck) is questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Buccaneers, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Kearse didn't practice Friday due to a neck injury, putting his status for Sunday in question. The severity of the issue is unclear, but if he can't suit up, Israel Mukuamu, Donovan Wilson and Markquese Bell are candidates for increased roles next to Malik Hooker.
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Cowboys' Jayron Kearse: Activated by Dallas
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The Cowboys activated Kearse (hamstring/undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Kearse was ruled out for Saturday's Week 18 win over the Eagles due to a hamstring injury before landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list. While he'll now be able to rejoin the team, it's unclear whether his hamstring injury will impact his availability for Sunday's wild-card matchup against San Francisco.
