Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that Cooks (knee) is progressing, but the receiver won't practice Wednesday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Cooks (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that Cooks (knee) will not be available for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

Cooks (knee) is expected to miss at least Sunday's road matchup against the Steelers due to an infection in his right knee, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Cooks caught one of four targets for 16 yards in Thursday's win over the Giants.

Cooks caught two of six targets for 16 yards in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.

Cooks caught both his targets for 19 yards and lost three yards on one carry in Sunday's loss to the Saints.

Cooks recorded four receptions on seven targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-17 win over Cleveland. He added one rush for five yards.

Cooks (knee) wasn't listed on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, Nick Harris of the team's official site reports.

Cooks (knee) is not participating in the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.