FRISCO -- Cowboys defensive lineman Charles Tapper was on crutches in the locker room Wednesday after practice, not putting any weight on his right foot.
Tapper broke a bone in his foot per SportsDay's Kate Hairopoulos. SportsDay's Brandon George reported that Tapper will likely be out for an extended period.
Cowboys DL Charles Tapper was on crutches in the locker room, not putting any weight on his right foot. Likely out for an extended period, which could free up roster spot for addition of DL David Irving.
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) October 4, 2017
The injury likely frees a roster spot for DL David Irving, who returns this week after a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.