The Cowboys might have lost another defensive regular for the season last night, but they’re moving closer to getting one back.
According to Todd Archer of ESPNDallas, suspended defensive tackle Josh Brent is expected to rejoin his teammates today.
The league and Brent agreed to a modified suspension Friday, which didn’t shorten his 10-game ban for the drunk driving wreck that killed teammate Jerry Brown, but will allow him to work out and take part in meetings with the team. That’s two weeks more than in the original agreement.
Previously, he was only allowed at the team facility to meet with counselors as part of his rehab. Now, he’ll be able to begin meeting and working out now, with a return to practice in Week Nine. He’ll also be able to travel to London on Nov. 3 in preparations for a game against the Jaguars.
He’s eligible to return as soon as Nov. 23 against the Giants, and having him around now will help have him ready for that now.