Bailey (groin) is active for Thursday's game against the Chargers, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey backed up his prediction of a return, which was partly based on his ability to hit field goals before Sunday's loss to the Eagles. Ending a four-game absence, he'll supplant Mike Nugent, who handled all kicking duty in the meantime.

Bailey (groin), who is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Chargers, expects to play, David More of The Dallas Morning News reports. "Hopefully I'll be back out there," Bailey said Wednesday. "I mean, I had a good week in practice last week, obviously kicked before the game Sunday just to get the work in, so I'm feeling pretty good."

EDGE Analysis

Indeed, the first inkling Bailey was trending toward a return happened prior to Sunday's loss to the Eagles, when he attempted field goals during pregame warmups. He proceeded to practice on a limited basis this week, but his availability Week 12 may come down to a game-time decision. Even if he ends a four-game absence Thursday, his replacement, Mike Nugent, may still be active as an insurance policy.

Bailey (groin) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Chargers, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Recent trends indicate a return is possible for Bailey. First, he attempted field goals during warmups ahead of Sunday's eventual loss to the Eagles. In ensuing practices, he was listed as a limited participant Monday through Wednesday. A pregame warmup may be the final test to achieving active status Thursday, but if Bailey is held out again, Mike Nugent will handle all the kicking reps for a fifth straight game.

Bailey (groin) was limited at practice Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey's participation in practice this week has been a positive sign, though it's unclear if it will be enough to get him on the field for Thursday's game against the Chargers.

Bailey (groin) was listed as limited on the Cowboys' estimated injury report Monday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The appearance at Monday's walk-through marked Bailey's first in any capacity since straining his right groin Week 7. With the Cowboys preparing for their annual game on Thanksgiving, he may be on the cusp of a return after testing his leg with field-goal attempts during pregame warmups Sunday, according the Matthew Martinez of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Only time, and potentially Wednesday's injury report, will tell whether Bailey is poised to end a four-game absence.

Bailey (groin) was able to test the strength of his leg on field-goal attempts during warmups Sunday prior to the Cowboys' 37-9 loss to the Eagles, Matthew Martinez of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. "I'm definitely better than I was," Bailey said after the game. "It's still kind of a day-to-day thing."

EDGE Analysis

Bailey missed his fourth straight game in Week 11, with veteran Mike Nugent once again handling kicking duties for the Cowboys. Nugent has been a capable replacement with a 7-for-9 mark on field-goal tries and an 8-for-8 success rate on extra points, and could stick on the Cowboys' roster to handle longer kicks and kickoffs if Bailey's leg isn't at optimal strength once the latter is deemed ready to return. Before Bailey's status for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Chargers is determined, however, the Cowboys will likely want to see how he fares during practices this week.

Bailey (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Bailey will miss a fourth consecutive game, leaving Mike Nugent to handle kicking duties for Dallas. With the Cowboys playing on Thanksgiving, as always, it seems likely Bailey will miss at least one more game.

Bailey (groin) won't practicing Wednesday, Brandon George of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said Monday that the team wasn't counting on having Bailey available for the Week 11 matchup with the Eagles, so the kicker's absence from practice seemingly supports that idea. Expect the Cowboys to officially rule Bailey out for the contest Friday following their final practice of the week, leaving Mike Nugent to once again handle the kicking duties.

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett doesn't expect Bailey (groin) to return for Week 11 against the Eagles, Troy Hughes of CBS Radio Dallas reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cowboys expected Bailey to miss at least four weeks, and Sunday's game against Philadelphia would mark this fourth straight absence. Mike Nugent missed a 38-yard field goal attempt in Sunday's 27-7 loss to Atlanta, but he's at least converted all eight of his PAT tries since joining the Cowboys.

Bailey still hasn't received clearance to resume kicking and is expected to need a few more weeks off to recover from a right groin strain, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey was on the field in full pads for the start of practice Wednesday, but it sounds like he'll mostly be limited to conditioning work for the foreseeable future as he waits for the groin to heal. In a radio appearance Wednesday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that Bailey was "probably looking at another month or so" before he would be able to kick again, according to Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News, a timetable that would be longer than what was initially anticipated when the kicker first suffered the injury Oct. 22 against the 49ers. Mike Nugent has converted all seven of his extra-point attempts and four of five field-goal tries through his two games as Bailey's replacement.