Kneeland (knee) has been designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Dallas placed Kneeland (knee) on its injured reserve list Wednesday.

Head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Monday that Kneeland will undergo surgery on his knee Tuesday and will miss four-to-six weeks, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Kneeland was diagnosed with a partially-torn lateral meniscus after an MRI on Monday and is expected to return to action this season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Kneeland (knee) is waiting for MRI results Monday to determine the severity of the injury he suffered in Sunday's win over the Steelers, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Kneeland (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.

Kneeland (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.

Kneeland has gotten the attention of both coaches and teammates for his work ethic and drive to improve in training camp, Nick Harris of DallasCowboys.com reports.

Kneeland is the top candidate to take on a bigger role in the Cowboys' pass-rush rotation with Sam Williams (knee) out for the season, Patrik Walker of the team's website reports. "I've got to step up. I've gotta be ready, that much more, and take all of it seriously. ... I've got to step it up a notch," Kneeland said Tuesday. "It's still the same mindset, helping the team out as much as possible, but now I know there's more on my back."