Dallas Cowboys wideout Dez Bryant has been out since Week 3 with a hairline fracture in his knee. He told reporters earlier this week that he planned to practice this week as he attempts to return to the lineup.

The Cowboys listed Dez as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, and on Thursday reporters got some shots of Dez back in action, going through some one-on-ones and receiver drills.

The Cowboys have managed to win both games without Bryant in the lineup, beating the 49ers and Bengals. The ground game has been utterly dominant in his absence, with Ezekiel Elliott running 38 times for 272 yards and three touchdowns.

They're now running up against the NFL's No. 1 rush defense this Sunday, though, so it's important to have Dez on the field if possible to give Dak Prescott his top receiving option. Prescott has been excellent all year, and even in the two games without Bryant, finding Terrance Williams, Cole Beasley and Jason Witten for chunk gains on intermediate passes, but Bryant is by far the team's best receiving weapon and would add another element to the offense.

Getting Bryant back at practice is a good sign for his potential availability, but Jerry Jones has stated that the team will not rush him back if he's not ready.