Clarence Hill of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram suspects LCB Terence Newman could miss the rest of the preseason with a groin injury sustained in Wednesday's practice.

Newman tweeted that he will be back for the Jets game, which suggests he realizes it's more than just a week-to-week injury. Newman, who also dealt with a groin injury in 2008, will go for an MRI on Thursday morning. The Cowboys have to be kicking themselves for counting on the oft-injured Newman to stay healthy while collecting $8 million this season.

NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora confirms the Cowboys will not release LCB Terence Newman.

Newman's bloated $8 million salary could still be restructured, but he's avoided the grim reaper for now. The Cowboys' secondary upheaval figures to come at safety rather than cornerback.

ESPN's John Clayton does not believe the Cowboys will cut LCB Terence Newman.

The Cowboys could save $4 million by releasing Newman, but Clayton says that Jerry Jones "and his people" believe in the embattled corner. Unless they go after the big fish in Nnamdi Asomugha, look for Newman to be back in Dallas.

Based on projected salary cap data, the Cowboys will be able to save $4 million in cap space by releasing LCB Terence Newman.

Cutting Marion Barber would save $4.75 million, while RT Marc Colombo would free up $4.5 million in salary and bonuses. Roy Williams is the most obvious candidate for release because he has a salary cap number of $12.9 million. The Cowboys will probably consider cutting Newman only if they land a top free agent corner. Regardless, he is severely, severely overpaid.

According to Fox Sports Southwest's Matt Mosley, the Cowboys believe they can get "one more solid season" from CB Terence Newman.

There's also a belief that new coordinator Rob Ryan can get Mike Jenkins to bounce back to Pro Bowl form after a disastrous 2010 season. A Cowboys source tells Mosley that free agent Nnamdi Asomugha is a possibility "only in our dreams." That being the case, Newman's roster spot should be safe for one more year.

Cowboys CB Terence Newman would lose his roster spot in Dallas if the team signed free agent Nnamdi Asomugha.

We're not sure Newman's job is secure regardless of an Asomugha signing considering his age (33 before season), salary ($8 million), and recent performance. If the Cowboys lose out on Asomugha to, say, the Eagles, they may still very well sign an Ike Taylor, Carlos Rogers, or Antonio Cromartie. At this point, Newman's chances of being a Cowboy in 2011 are no better than 50:50.

ESPN Dallas' does not expect CB Terence Newman to be one of the Cowboys' veteran cuts this offseason.

We've seen speculation that Newman wouldn't be back, but none of it has come from the Dallas beat writers. Executive VP Stephen Jones expects all of the Cowboys' corners to return for the 2011 season, and believes Newman and Mike Jenkins will bounce back from subpar seasons.

Members of the Cowboys' front office reportedly believe it's time to "rid themselves" of LCB Terence Newman.

Newman is entering his age-33 season with an $8M non-guaranteed salary, and in coverage was Pro Football Focus' 93rd-rated corner out of 100 who qualified with enough playing time in 2010. The Cowboys can keep Newman on the roster into the summer, but figure to cut ties if they emerge from the draft with a viable replacement. Patrick Peterson is rumored to be No. 1 on their board.

NFL Network's Albert Breer suggests Cowboys LCB Terance Newman is not a sure thing to return in 2011.

The veteran still has three years and over $20 million remaining on his contract, including $8 million for 2011. While various injuries led to a more than poor 2010 campaign, he's not a sure thing to rebound and with such an inflated salary it wouldn't be surprising to see him get cut. Look for the Cowboys to focus on upgrading their secondary through the draft with our without Newman onboard.

Cowboys LCB Terence Newman (ankle) is active for Week 11 against the Lions, as expected.

Newman won't play every down, though, and rookie Bryan McCann will see extra time in a rotation. Cowboys inactives: QB Tony Romo, DE Sean Lissemore, G/C Phil Costa, OT Sam Young, OT Jermey Parnell, OLB Brandon Williams, WR Kevin Ogletree, and DE Jimmy Saddler-McQueen.

Cowboys interim coach Jason Garrett is hopeful that LCB Terence Newman (ankle) will be able to practice Wednesday after Tuesday's day off.

Newman rolled his ankle in Sunday's game. He was able to return, but only because the team was short-handed at the position with Mike Jenkins also out. Newman has been playing through a rib injury for a few weeks.

Cowboys LCB Terence Newman left Sunday's game to get X-rays on his left ankle.

Newman is questionable to return after hurting his ankle on the first series of the game.

Cowboys LCB Terence Newman said after Sunday's game that his ribs were feeling better but he still had pain from the muscle strain and cartilage tear.

Newman's play has deteriorated the last few weeks while he's tried to play through injury. Since the playoffs aren't a realistic option, the Cowboys would be wise to shut him down for a few weeks so he can fully heal. We're betting, though, that he'll miss more practice time this week but suit up for Week 10.

Cowboys CB Terence Newman (ribs) is expected to practice Friday .

Newman was held out of practice all last week but played, and he's tentatively expected to play in Week 9 against Green Bay. The Cowboys need Newman healthy so they can fulfill Roy E. Williams' prediction that the team can win it's next 9 games.

Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said LCB Terence Newman (rib) felt better Monday than he did after last week's game.

Newman tried to play though his rib injury in Week 8 but eventually had to remove himself from the game in the third quarter. Phillips admitted it was probably a mistake to let Newman play, but he said the cornerback handled himself well. It remains to be seen if he'll let him play again in Week 9.

Cowboys LCB Terence Newman found that he could no longer accelerate while playing through a painful rib injury Sunday, and had to pull himself out in the third quarter.

Newman got burned by Mike Sims-Walker on a crossing route -- one of many torchings of Dallas' secondary on the day. Newman has been ineffective while attempting to play hurt. He'd benefit from taking a couple of weeks off.

Cowboys CB Terence Newman left Sunday's game with a rib injury and will not return.

Newman came into the game with sore ribs, so this is an aggravation. Orlando Scandrick has come on.

Cowboys CB Terence Newman (ribs) is expected to play in Week 8 against Jacksonville.

The Cowboys are extremely thin at the cornerback position, so having Newman on the field is a big relief. Jacksonville's only viable fantasy wideout in Week 8 is Mike Sims-Walker, who is our 33rd ranked option at the position.

Cowboys LCB Terence Newman (ribs) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Newman is still very sore following a rib muscle strain that he suffered Monday night. He'll be able to play this weekend, though.

Cowboys CB Terence Newman was diagnosed with a rib muscle strain after leaving Monday night's game with the injury.

It looks like Newman escaped serious injury, but he's still very sore. The Cowboys may have to scare up another cornerback if the pain hounds Newman all week.