McClain (thigh) is active for Thursday's game against the Vikings, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McClain was limited in practice throughout the week due to his thigh injury but the issue isn't thought to be serious and shouldn't limit him during the game.

McClain (arm) is active for Thursday's game against the Redskins, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McClain will presumably line up in his typical starting defensive tackle role.

McClain (arm) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

McClain was limited in practice with an arm injury this week, but is now set to assume his usual starting role.

McClain (arm) was only able to practice in a limited role Friday.

EDGE Analysis

This was the first time this week McClain was able to take the practice field. His is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Packers.

McClain did not participate in practice on Thursday due to a toe injury, Cowboy's writer Rob Phillips reports.

EDGE Analysis

McClain's injury was not disclosed other than being labeled as a toe injury, which makes it difficult to know how long he'll be out. He should be considered day-to-day until more news is available. His absence leaves Dallas with just two healthy defensive tackles, Cedric Thornton and Rodney Coe, both of whom figure to see an even larger increase in reps with McClain out.

McClain (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against Tennessee. McClain's return provides a theoretical boost to the Dallas run defense, but probably not enough of one for it to be particularly noticeable.

McClain (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the 49ers, Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News reports. McClain practiced in full Friday, but as he intimated Thursday, he isn't active in Week 1. Nick Hayden will get the nod at defensive tackle, as he should the entirety of the season.

McClain (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco. McClain is listed as questionable and practiced all week, including a "full" practice Friday, but he stated as recently as Thursday that he didn't expect to play against the 49ers.

Although McClain (high ankle sprain) returned to practice this week, he doesn't expect to play on Sunday, the Dallas Morning News reports. He hopes to be ready to rejoin the lineup by Week 2.

ESPN Dallas expects fourth-year DL Terrell McClain to push for the Cowboys' starting defensive tackle job. Nick Hayden has worked with the first-team defense throughout OTAs, but his place atop the depth chart is tenuous. McClain, a former third-round pick, has a chance to start at one-technique in Rod Marinelli's 4-3. Henry Melton is locked in at the three-technique spot.