DeMarco Murray, Miles Austin ruled out for Cowboys vs. Lions

The Dallas Cowboys will be without both receiver Miles Austin and starting running back DeMarco Murray on Sunday, according to Stacey Dales.

Murray has been sidelined with a sprained MCL, yet participated in practice this past week while attempting to push himself to be ready to play against the Detroit Lions. Unfortunately, it seems that Murray's aim to return sooner rather than later had the opposite effect, as multiple reports had Murray noticeably limping on his runs during practice on Friday.

Austin, meanwhile, will once again be out with a hamstring injury after returning to the field the past two weeks against the Eagles and Redskins. The veteran receiver was a non-factor in both games and was noticeably limited in his effectiveness in the passing game. Austin has just 15 receptions for 125 yards and no touchdowns this season.