Dallas Cowboys receiver Amari Cooper Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: WR Amari Cooper's COVID-19 situation a 'classic case of how it can impact a team'

Amari Cooper is among a host of Dallas Cowboys players in line to miss the team's Week 12 Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Cooper tested positive for COVID-19 leading up to Dallas' Week 11 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and because he is unvaccinated, he will not be able to clear the NFL's protocols by Thursday.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke on the issue on Tuesday morning.

Cooper ranks second on the team this season in targets (65), receptions (44), receiving yards (583) and receiving touchdowns (five).

The Cowboys are currently in first place in the NFC East at 7-3.

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