Update, 10:38 a.m. Friday : It's one day closer to kickoff, and the Dallas Cowboys are optimistic about Amari Cooper's availability for Sunday night's game in New Orleans.

Speaking on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM] on Friday morning, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he feels "very good" about Cooper's ability to be full-go against the Saints.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on @1053thefan of WR Amari Cooper’s ability to be full-go Sunday: “Yes, I feel very good about that.” Based on his ability to push off and overall mobility, “I think we’re in good shape.” Team has scaled back Cooper’s workload in practice this week. — Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 27, 2019

Cooper, who had an MRI done on his right ankle earlier in the week for precautionary reasons, was on the practice field Friday.

Cowboys WR Amari Cooper (ankle) is practicing again. Barring setback, he will start Sunday vs. Saints. Team expected to rule out WR Michael Gallup (knee), NT Antwaun Woods (knee) and DE Tyrone Crawford (hip) today. pic.twitter.com/ryj4dZWVYS — Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 27, 2019

Update, 10:42 a.m. Thursday : Amari Cooper's status for Sunday night's game at the New Orleans Saints remains up in the air, but there's a little more clarity on his injury Thursday.

Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said an MRI on Cooper's right ankle came back negative, and that the team is "hopeful" its No. 1 receiver will be ready to go as gameday nears.

Jason Garrett said MRI on Amari Cooper is negative. He’s taking his situation day by day. — Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) September 26, 2019

Jason Garrett said Amari Cooper was dealing with a “foot and ankle thing” coming out of Sunday’s win vs. Dolphins. — Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 26, 2019

Cooper participated on a limited basis during the portion of practice open to the media Thursday.

Cowboys WR Amari Cooper (ankle) is practicing today following Wednesday’s exit to undergo an MRI. He stood and spectated during a higher-intensity route-running circuit for receivers. Still, the expectation remains that he’ll play Sunday in New Orleans. https://t.co/SbkyafFa8d pic.twitter.com/13hAZ1cuD8 — Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 26, 2019

Cowboys-Saints kicks off at 7:20 p.m. Sunday night on NBC.

Original story, 2:33 p.m. Wednesday :

FRISCO -- Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper underwent an MRI exam on his right ankle, sources said Wednesday.

The sources said the MRI was done for precautionary reasons, and the club is awaiting results.

Cooper has played through an intrinsic muscle strain in his left heel this season. Cooper said he's played in pain before and that it's not a big deal to him.

Amari Cooper injured his right ankle during practice & left before practice was done to have his MRI. — David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) September 25, 2019

On the season, Cooper leads the team in receptions (16), yards (238), targets (21) and has four touchdowns.

The Cowboys have already dealt with injury problems to their receiving corps beginning with starter Michael Gallup undergoing surgery on his knee.

Gallup missed the Week 3 game against Miami and should be out anywhere from two to four weeks.

Backup Tavon Austin has missed the last two games with a concussion.