Cowboys' Scandrick back at practice after drug agreement cuts 4-game suspension in half
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}In this Aug. 28, 2014 photo, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick warms up before a NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos in Arlington, Texas. Scandrick will be back on the practice field two weeks early after his four-game suspension was reduced with the new agreement between the players and the league on a performance-enhancing drugs policy.(AP Photo/Brandon Wade) (The Associated Press)
Orlando Scandrick is rejoining the Dallas defense two weeks early after the players and the league reached agreement on a revised policy for performance-enhancing drugs.
The seventh-year cornerback was already back in the Dallas area Wednesday awaiting word on the new deal after going home to California when his four-game suspension began.
Coach Jason Garrett said Scandrick would practice and the team would start evaluating whether he can play Sunday at St. Louis.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Dallas defense has played better than expected the first two weeks and now has depth at cornerback it lacked while allowing the third-most yards in league history last season.
The Cowboys are putting offensive lineman Darrion Weems (shoulder) on season-ending injured reserve.
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