Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks will miss at least one game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to an infection in his knee following a surgical procedure. Coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Cooks' absence, and the team may rely more on rookie receiver Ryan Flournoy, as well as Jalen Brooks, KaVontae Turpin, and Jalen Tolbert to fill the void. Pass rushers Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence are also sidelined, with Parsons expected to miss his first game due to a high ankle sprain and Lawrence out for at least four weeks with a foot injury. The Cowboys' depleted roster faces a challenging period, with their next games against Pittsburgh and Detroit. This situation highlights the team's lack of depth and the impact of not making substantial moves in the offseason.