Crawford picked up three tackles and the Cowboys' only sack in Sunday's comeback win over the Giants.

He provided some immediate returns on the contract extension he signed just before Week 1. If he can keep getting penetration and pressure, Crawford could become a useful IDP play this season, as other three-technique DTs such as Warren Sapp have put up some great numbers in Rod Marinelli defenses in the past.

Crawford agreed to a five-year, $45 million contract extension with the Cowboys on Saturday, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.

Crawford did not post eye-popping stats last season, tallying 33 talkies and three sacks in 15 games, but he generated consistent pressure in the pocket, and is a player on the rise, so the Cowboys wanted to lock him up for several more seasons. He will be leaned on as the team's top defensive tackle moving forward.

Crawford picked up two sacks and two tackles during Sunday's win over the Eagles.

He's now got three tackles in his last three games, Crawford doesn't collect enough tackles to have much IDP value, but he's starting to add a little juice to the Cowboys' pass rush.

Crawford (knee) recorded three tackles, a forced fumble and his first career sack during Thursday's loss to the Eagles.

The switch to defensive tackle has worked out well for Crawford, but he remains an IDP afterthought.

Crawford (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, ESPN's Todd Archer reports.

Crawford is out there if you need him Sunday, but with 20 tackles in nine games to date, his IDP utility is limited.

Crawford (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Crawford's return is good news for the Dallas defensive tackle rotation, but it's hard to see him making much of an IDP impact.

Crawford (knee) is pace to return to the lineup in Week 12, the Dallas Morning News reports.

His rehab for a sprained MCL is going well, and at this point surgery doesn't seem necessary.

Crawford (knee) is out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.

Crawford has been a useful rotational lineman for the Cowboys this year, but his absence shouldn't drastically change things against Jacksonville.

Crawford (sprained MCL) didn't practice on Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports.

He hasn't officially been ruled out this week yet, but it seems unlikely that he'll play. Crawford is still looking for his first career sack and has just 20 tackles in nine games, so he won't be a big IDP loss, but the Cowboys may have trouble replacing his snaps on the defensive line on Sunday.

Crawford left practice Sunday after experiencing some tightness in his calf, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Given that he lost last season due to a torn Achilles tendon, the Cowboys aren't taking any chances with him. Big things are expected from Crawford this year, but he'll need to stay healthy first.

Cowboys DL Tyrone Crawford admits he's experienced more soreness than expected in his return from a torn Achilles' tendon, but claims he's "completely healed."

"It's still sore, but that's getting used to being at practice," Crawford said. "I'm just going to get through OTAs. ... Hopefully I feel good by training camp." The Cowboys' embarrassingly thin defensive line can ill afford a setback from Crawford, who's expected to see snaps both at three-technique and left end.

Cowboys DL Tyrone Crawford (Achilles') participated on the first day of OTAs Tuesday.

Crawford practiced at left defensive end initially, but the Cowboys see him as primarily a three technique, competing for snaps with injured Henry Melton. The Cowboys are dangerously weak throughout the front seven. A big year from Crawford would go a long way toward stabilizing the defensive line.

Cowboys DL Tyrone Crawford (Achilles') said he's still trying to get back to 100 percent.

Crawford tore his Achilles' on the first day of training camp last summer. He's been taking part in offseason workouts but admits there's still " a lot of pain sometimes." Crawford is expected to see snaps inside and outside for Dallas at three-technique and left end, behind starters Henry Melton and George Selvie.

Cowboys DL Tyrone Crawford (Achilles) is expected to be ready for OTAs.

Crawford missed all of 2013 on injured reserve. He's eight months removed from his torn Achilles' tendon and on track to participate in offseason workouts. As long as he stays healthy, Crawford should see regular snaps as part of the Cowboys' defensive line rotation.

Coach Jason Garrett said DL Tyrone Crawford has recovered from his torn Achilles' tendon.

Crawford tore his heel on the first day of 2013 training camp. The 2012 third-rounder would be eased back into the mix on most teams, but the Cowboys are absolutely desperate for bodies on the defensive line. Crawford is going to play a ton as a versatile piece capable of lining up at both tackle and end.

The Cowboys are "confident" DL Tyrone Crawford can be a "key cog" in their 2014 defense despite his 2013 Achilles' tendon tear.

Crawford is expected to be healthy by training camp, but this may be wishful thinking and typical hoping by a Cowboys organization with precious little cap space and very little margin for error. Crawford has appeared in 16 career games, registering zero sacks. For now, he's penciled in as a 2014 starter.

Cowboys placed DE Tyrone Crawford on injured reserve with a torn Achilles' tendon, ending his season.

Crawford went down on the first day of camp. The 2012 third-round pick was expected to be a core run-stopping rotational end behind Anthony Spencer and DeMarcus Ware. The Cowboys' run defense looks like one to target for fantasy matchup purposes. Crawford, 23, will return to compete for a roster spot in 2014.

Cowboys DE Tyrone Crawford suffered a torn Achilles' on the first day of training camp and will miss the enter 2013 season.

Cowboys 2012 third-round DE Tyrone Crawford was carted off the field on the first day of training camp Sunday with a potentially serious Achilles' injury.

He fell awkwardly during a tackling-dummy drill. As the cart approached, Crawford was "holding his head" in agony. Beat reporter Todd Archer compared the injury to LB Caleb McSurdy's last summer, which was a torn Achilles' tendon. Crawford was expected to be a key depth piece at defensive end and tackle.

According to ESPN Dallas, there has been a "lot of good buzz" around second-year Cowboys DL Tyrone Crawford.

Crawford leads ESPN Dallas' list of "under-the-radar Cowboys" who could make a "significant impact" this season. Reporter Tim MacMahon expects Crawford to serve as Anthony Spencer's backup at left end, and to get snaps at both interior spots. Crawford was most effective from the edge in college. He played 303 snaps as a rookie, failing to generate a sack.