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Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

The Cowboys announced a crowd of 8,261 for Wednesday's practice, bringing the three-day total of practices in Frisco to 21,868. The Cowboys will practice at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

Jason Garrett won't commit to Ezekiel Elliott playing Saturday, but the running back took first-team snaps against the scout team in prep work for the Raiders. He didn't do that last week in getting ready for the Colts. If Elliot plays, it would be similar to last year when he received 14 snaps.

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

Kellen Moore with an impressive long-field fade to rookie receiver Noah Brown for a touchdown. He followed that up by overthrowing Lance Lenoir on a fade on the next play. Moore has taken more snaps with the No. 2 offense so far today.

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

Veteran linebacker Justin Durant is taking part in team drills for the first time in training camp. Since he signed close to the start of camp and didn't have the benefit of the offseason program, the Cowboys have been deliberate in their approach with him to avoid injury.

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

The Cowboys are without more than 20 percent of their roster with 19 of their 90 players not taking part in practices. Some are veteran off days, like Jason Witten, Dez Bryant, Darren McFadden, Orlando Scandrick, Cole Beasley and Tyron Smith. Others are management, like Jaylon Smith. The rest are dealing with injuries.

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Former GM Klein dies at 75 after heart surgery

After serving as general manager of the Rangers, Indians and Tigers, Joe Klein spent two decades as executive director of the independent Atlantic League. He died Wednesday at 75 after complications from heart surgery.

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Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

Left guard candidate Chaz Green left practice early because of cramping. He received an IV. Green's health has been an issue since he joined the Cowboys in 2015.

Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer 

Tough day on the injury front, as two of the top 30 starting pitchers of the past month, Danny Salazar (No. 29 on the Player Rater) and Alex Wood (No. 25), the No. 16 overall player during that same time frame, Joey Gallo, and the No. 30 player for the season, Cody Bellinger, all landed in the DL. Of those, Salazar's is of greatest concern, as it's his third DL stint in the past 13 months and second for an elbow issue. I can't say I'd plan on him contributing to fantasy teams the rest of the way.