Things are definitely looking up for the Dallas Cowboys when it comes to Morris Claiborne.

The starting cornerback has been sorely missed in the defensive secondary and, at one point, himself was unsure if he'd make it back anytime soon. The last week or more has shown a discernibly positive change of tone regarding Claiborne, however, as he continues to improve and now states he could hit the field much sooner than later.

“I'm getting a lot better, feeling a lot better, rehab and everything is going good,” Claiborne said, via ESPN. “I’m doing more than I was expecting to be doing at this time.



"Hopefully in a couple of weeks I will be back on the field.”

And the sixth-year veteran doesn't believe he'll have any rust whatsoever upon his return.

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“Whenever I come back, I’m going to come back as the same Mo as a I left, if that's the playoffs or before the season ends,” Claiborne said.

At one point it was revealed what was thought to be a groin injury was more specifically a broken portion of bone on Claiborne's pelvis, but he has not required surgery to repair it. He's been out since going down on Oct. 30 versus the Philadelphia Eagles and is awaiting a new MRI to determine the true extent of his progress.

"We're starting to feel pretty confident we may see [Morris Claiborne] again this season." said Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones, via Dallas Morning News.

Defensive backs Orlando Scandrick and Anthony Brown have filled in in the absence of Claiborne, with Brown playing very well overall. Scandrick continues to fight his way back to prime form but is now nursing a foot injury as the team prepares to face the New York Giants.

Cornerback Leon McFadden also sees snaps in a pinch, but none are duplicating the career season Claiborne is having.

The sooner the Cowboys can get Claiborne back on the field and ready for the playoffs, the better -- for everyone.