Ferguson didn't practice Thursday due to an illness, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Jake Ferguson - Comes down with illness
Rico Dowdle to be lead back moving forward
Cowboys' DaRon Bland's return uncertain after foot injury setback, McCarthy weighs long-term strategy
Coach Mike McCarthy called Dowdle the Cowboys' "lead back" Thursday, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Rico Dowdle - Lead back moving forward
Mike McCarthy Says Rico Dowdle Is "The Lead Back"
Cowboys hope for turnaround against Texans despite Prescott injury and 3-6 start