Oh, the drama surrounding the Dallas Cowboys is thick. After limping into the bye week after a dismantling defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions, the Cowboys refused to go quietly into their week of rest. Last week, owner and general manager Jerry Jones grew very testy on local radio as he was peppered with questions regarding the construction of the roster and a lack of activity in the offseason. Since then, Cowboys fans have had to sit idly as other teams vying for contention added to their rosters, and several veteran receivers were on the move. Davante Adams was reunited with Aaron Rodgers in New York, Amari Cooper was traded to Buffalo, and this morning, DeAndre Hopkins was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys are expected to do nothing as the trade deadline approaches. Strangely enough, the Cowboys returning to practice on Wednesday feels like a welcome distraction from the soap opera that is the Cowboys Days of our Lives. Here’s where the Cowboys are after their first day of practice this week.

Although the team is hopeful he can return for this week’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, Micah Parsons was not partaking in the team portion of practice. He was working with the trainers Wednesday. He has an outside shot to return to team activities later in the week, and we’ll see how his involvement progresses. Cowboys’ cornerback DaRon Bland also did not practice. Caelen Carson (shoulder) has been out since Week 3, but had a full practice on Wednesday. Eric Kendricks also was listed as a limited participant as he works back from a calf injury.

The 49ers aren’t looking so good on the injury front. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said it would surprise him if Christian McCaffrey played this week. He has to be activated to return from injured reserve. Deebo Samuel (illness/wrist) also did not practice, as he left last week’s game with what was later discovered to be pneumonia. Starters Jordan Mason (ankle) and Nick Bosa (elbow) were limited today. Another key injury to watch for the 49ers will be Jauan Jennings. Jennings missed last week’s game with an hip injury. If he returns, he will be a key factor in this week’s game. He was a DNP to open the week. Lastly, George Kittle was absent from Wednesday’s practice with a sprained foot. It’s not looking so good for the 49ers to open their week of preparation for the Cowboys.