Tashard Choice (calf) is expected to return to Cowboys practice Tuesday. Choice has been out since late July, putting extra credence in rumors he could be cut. The 2008 fourth-round pick will have to beat out Lonyae Miller and Phillip Tanner to avoid the chopping block.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team only plans to keep three running backs on the final roster. Felix Jones and rookie DeMarco Murray are safe, leaving Tashard Choice to battle Lonyae Miller for one spot. Choice has been sidelined by a calf injury, but Miller struggled in the preseason opener. This battle figures to go down to the wire, with the Cowboys likely dangling Choice in trade offers in the meantime.

Neither Tashard Choice (calf) nor DeMarco Murray (hamstring) participated in Cowboys practice on Saturday. HC Jason Garrett had said he expected both players to return today. Choice's roster spot got a little more secure when Lonyae Miller turned in a disappointing performance in the Cowboys' preseason opener on Thursday, but he still needs to get back on the practice field as soon as possible.

Coach Jason Garrett expects Tashard Choice (calf) and DeMarco Murray (hamstring) to resume practicing on Saturday. Choice and Murray have missed two weeks, allowing Felix Jones to put a stranglehold on the feature back job. Choice was said to be in danger of losing his roster spot, though an underwhelming Lonyae Miller managed just 11 yards on nine carries Thursday night. It's a safe bet that Choice will be available for late-round pick regardless.

ESPN's Tim MacMahon believes that Tashard Choice (calf) is in serious danger of losing his roster spot to Lonyae Miller. Choice is out 2-4 weeks, but MacMahon says his job would have been in jeopardy even if healthy. Miller is a better pass protector and more importantly, plays special teams. Felix Jones' grip on the feature back role is tighter than ever while Choice can likely be had for a late-round pick in the trade market.

Tashard Choice (calf) will be out at two weeks. Choice injured his left calf muscle in the first practice on Thursday. While the injury is far from serious, it will ensure that Felix Jones gets all the reps with the starters for a couple weeks. DeMarco Murray (hamstring) is expected to miss about 10 days, as well.

Tashard Choice sat out practice Friday after straining his calf in Thursday's practice. Initial estimates were day-to-day, though beat writer Todd Archer is now saying it's "looking like a 2-4 week deal." Rookie DeMarco Murray is also expected to miss two weeks with a hamstring injury, providing plenty of breathing room for starter Felix Jones.