Dec 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse (27) is tended to on the sidelines during warm ups prior to a game against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys S Jayron Kearse injured in pre-game warmups

Dallas Cowboys starting safety Jayron Kearse needed assistance to walk off the field after sustaining an undisclosed injury during pre-game warmups on Sunday.

Kearse, however, returned from the locker room and began working with trainers ahead of the Cowboys’ game against the visiting Houston Texans.

The group of Donovan Wilson, Malik Hooker and Israel Mukuamu will man the position in some capacity should Kearse be unable to play.

Kearse, 28, has totaled 54 tackles, two sacks and one fumble recovery in nine games (all starts) this season.

–Field Level Media

Jun 11, 2019; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse (27) looks on during practice at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Lions S Kearse suspended three games by NFL

Detroit Lions safety Jayron Kearse was suspended three games by the NFL on Friday for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

Kearse, 26, was charged with driving while intoxicated and carrying a firearm without a permit in October.

Kearse signed with the Lions in March after spending four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

He will be allowed to participate in training camp before the suspension goes into effect for the season opener. He is eligible to return Sept. 28 after the Lions’ game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Kearse has recorded 79 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery in 62 career games with the Vikings.

–Field Level Media