Miles Austin (hamstring) is not practicing Thursday. The Cowboys have shut Austin down in an attempt to get his oft-tender hamstrings to 100 percent. There's no timetable on how long that will take, and they certainly won't rush him with Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley performing well. Austin hasn't recorded a catch in a game since Week 3.

Miles Austin (hamstring) is not practicing Wednesday. The Cowboys are shutting down Austin in an effort to get him back to full strength. He'll likely be held out again this week and is without a set timetable to practice.

Miles Austin (hamstring) and RE DeMarcus Ware (thigh) are inactive for Week 9 against the Vikings. Austin has been shut down in an effort to get back to 100 percent. Terrance Williams will continue to start opposite Dez Bryant. Austin may never get his job back. Ware was listed as doubtful. Also inactive for the Cowboys are CB Morris Claiborne (hamstring), S J.J. Wilcox (knee), TE Andre Smith, and T Darrion Weems.

Cowboys VP Stephen Jones confirmed Miles Austin (hamstring) has been shut down in an effort to get him back to full strength. C.J. Spiller (ankle) and Arian Foster (hamstring) fantasy owners are wishing their respective teams would do the same. In the case of Austin, however, it's quite likely he's been Wally Pipped by rookie Terrance Williams. Austin can be dropped in 10- and 12-team leagues. He probably isn't getting his job back.

Miles Austin (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Week 9 against Minnesota. Terrance Williams will get another juicy matchup and is a strong WR2 play against the Vikings' pathetic pass defense. Cole Beasley will man the slot.

Miles Austin (hamstring) remained sidelined at Friday's practice. The Cowboys are going to let Austin get back to 100 percent with Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley filling in admirably as the Nos. 2 and 3 receivers. It's safe to drop Austin in re-draft leagues with shallow benches.

Miles Austin (hamstring) remained out of Cowboys practice Thursday. The Cowboys are going to give Austin all the time he needs with rookie Terrance Williams shining in his absence. Austin isn't a must hold in 12-team leagues.

Miles Austin (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday. Austin is still battling his left hamstring and will likely sit out a second consecutive game this week. The Cowboys have no reason to rush Austin back with Terrance Williams looking like a superior player opposite Dez Bryant.

Miles Austin (hamstring) is inactive for Week 8 against the Lions. With Terrance Williams playing so well in his absence, the Cowboys have decided to shut Austin down in an effort to get him back to 100 percent. He's week to week, and no better than 50-50 to suit up for Week 9. Austin will be just a WR4 whenever he returns.

Miles Austin (questionable, hamstring) returned to a limited practice Friday. Those covering the Cowboys do not expect Austin to play in Week 8 against the Lions. At this point, he simply isn't one of Dallas' top three wideouts.