Free is out for Sunday's game against the Colts and has a stress fracture in his foot, Ian Rapoport reports. Without Free and right guard Zack Martin not at 100 percent, the Dallas running game and Demarco Murray owners could be in trouble this weekend, especially when Murray is dealing with that broken hand.

Free sprained his ankle during Sunday's win over the Eagles, DallasCowboys.com reports. He ended up missing the entire second half, with Jermey Parnell subbing in for him at right tackle. Free's status going forward should become clearer as the week progresses, but if he does miss Week 16's contest the Cowboys' offensive line wouldn't experience a big downgrade with Parnell getting the start instead.

Free (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. He'll man his usual spot in the starting lineup at right tackle.

Free (foot) was back at practice on Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports. Jermey Parnell has been solid at right tackle in his absence, so the Cowboys don't need to rush Free back into the lineup, but if he holds up in practice the rest of the week he'll likely get the nod.

Free will miss three or four weeks due to a fracture in his foot, Todd Archer of ESPN Dallas reports. Jermey Parnell will handle right tackle duties in Free's absence.

Free left Sunday's win over the Seahawks in the fourth quarter with a foot injury, the Dallas Morning News reports. The Cowboys don't think the injury is serious, but they'll have a better idea of the nature of the issue later this week. Jermey Parnell would take over at right tackle if Free misses any games.

Free struggled badly against Cameron Wake in Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins, allowing two sacks on Tony Romo. The Cowboys' right tackle is in the final year of his contract, and while first round pick Zack Martin will start at right guard this season he could easily slide over into Free's spot in 2015. Free will need to step up his game in the regular season if he wants to pull down starter money with his next contract, whether from Dallas or from another organization.

The Cowboys are expected to keep Doug Free at right tackle this season. No. 16 pick Zack Martin lined up at right guard during rookie minicamp and is ticketed for that job in Week 1. Free enjoyed a remarkable bounce-back year in 2013 after a dismal 2012 season, grading out 18th among 76 qualifiers in Pro Football Focus' tackle ratings. Free, 30, is now entering his contract year.

ESPN's Todd Archer believes the Cowboys will extend RT Doug Free's contract if they are unable to land a top tackle in next week's draft. Free is coming off an outstanding, bounce-back season but is already 30-years-old and would likely be looking for a hefty extension. The Cowboys may instead opt to draft a versatile player like Norte Dame G/T Zack Martin, play him or Free at RG in 2014, and then allow Free to walk next offseason. Either way, the Cowboys look to have a solid offensive line heading into 2014.

The Cowboys have entertained the idea of moving RT Doug Free inside to guard. It's not the first we've heard of this. The Cowboys don't seem to be sold on RG Mackenzy Bernadeau and could select a right tackle in May's draft. Free is coming off an outstanding season after a dismal 2013. He played right guard all last preseason. Owner Jerry Jones was gushing over Free most of last summer.