For the last two days of practice, the Cowboys have been dealing with some injury issues at one of their two most unproven positions. After jettisoning Dez Bryant in the offseason, Dallas’ wide receivers have been the subject of much conversation. Can the team really succeed without a bonafide No. 1 option for the first time in over a decade?

The player they hoped would be able to do many of the things Bryant did was free-agent signing Allen Hurns. However for the two practices before Friday’s off day, Hurns was absent. On Saturday it was learned it’s because Hurns has been dealing with a strained groin.

The fact Hurns will be going through individual drills is a positive sign, however groins and hamstrings are the two injuries that tend to linger for wide receivers, so careful attention will likely be paid to Hurns. With the preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers approaching on Thursday, it will be interesting to see how much they ramp him up.

A player who might take a bit longer is the other free agent signing from the spring, Deonte Thompson.

There’s been no word on how long the Cowboys expect to be without Thompson. The team is relatively deep at the position, even without a bona fide top dog. That depth has already been tested with sixth-round pick Cedrick Wilson being moved to injured reserve after a shoulder injury last week. Second-year man Noah Brown has also been hampered. Those losses moved the team to signing Ricky Jeune earlier in the week.

This leaves Cole Beasley, Michael Gallup and Terrnace Williams atop the depth chart for the time being, along with web-back-who-hasn’t-carried-it-once-yet trade acquisition Tavon Austin. Lance Lenoir, who has been impressive in the offseason is probably the biggest beneficiary of all of the injuries.

The loss of Wilson made a shot at the 53-man roster somewhat of a possibility for Lenoir, and now he will be seeing a lot of second-team reps.

There is some good news on the practice front, however. Linebacker Sean Lee hasn’t been reported as injured, but rather having a serious run of veteran days. On Saturday, he will take part in his first padded practice of training camp.