Cowboys are one step closer to receiving major All-Pro reinforcement with latest flurry of roster moves ahead Lions showdown

The Dallas Cowboys have gotten busy on Wednesday as they gear up for a crucial Week 6 showdown against the 3-1 Detroit Lions, who are fresh off of a bye. Even though the game will be at AT&T Stadium, it's the Lions who are favored coming into this one and the team's recent flurry of roster moves reminds us of why.

The Cowboys announced DE Marshawn Kneeland has been officially placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a meniscus injury , which means he'll miss at least four games. Meanwhile, DeMarcus Lawrence still has three games left to go before he becomes eligible to be activated.

Additionally, the Cowboys signed DE Carl Lawson to the active roster after his practice squad elevations ran out in Week 5. The team also signed some depth to fill out the practice squad, adding WR Seth Williams and DE Luiji Vilain.

But not all is bad news for Dallas, as All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland was designated for return to practice. Cowboys beat writer Nick Eatman recently reported the team expected Bland back even in a limited role. It looks like he has a legit chance to play against Detroit.

Obviously, getting Bland back would be massive against a Lions offense that has so many weapons to choose from in the passing game, starting with Amon-Ra St. Brown. However, it's intriguing to hear they expect him back on a pitch count as it's unclear how the team would go about risking him in one of the biggest games of the regular season.

For now, Bland will be back at practice alongside left tackle Tyler Guyton, who will practice on Wednesday despite a knee injury that knocked him out of the Steelers game last weekend.

Micah Parsons is set to work with the rehab group, per head coach Mike McCarthy.