Caelen Carson: Everything you need to know

Carson (shoulder/hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. Shoulder and hamstring injuries prevented Carson from playing in each of the Cowboys' last two games, but his full practice Wednesday puts him on track to return for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Giants. With Trevon Diggs being claimed off waivers by the Packers on Wednesday, Carson and Trikweze Bridges figure to be the Cowboys' two starting outside corners for Week 18.

Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is inactive for Thursday's Week 17 game against Washington, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. Carson will miss his second straight game due to shoulder and hamstring issues. He was listed as limited in all three of Dallas' practices this week, so the second-year cornerback could return for next Sunday's season finale against the Giants. Trevon Diggs and Shavon Revel will be the Cowboys' starting outside cornerbacks Thursday.

Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. The second-year pro from Wake Forest was sidelined for the Week 16 loss to the Chargers due to a hamstring injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a chance to suit up Thursday. If active for the Week 17 contest, Carson will likely operate as one of the Cowboys' top boundary cornerbacks.