1.   Cowboys defensive tackle Tony Casillas knows what the Falcons are probably thinking right about now.

2.   Cowboys defensive tackle Chad Hennings missed his second day of practice to be with his ill son, Chase, in California.

3.   Cowboys defensive tackle Hurvin McCormack, a four-year veteran, said he has been in touch with Lett throughout the suspension.

4.   Cowboys defensive tackle Russell Maryland agreed.

5.   Cowboys defensive tackle Tony Casillas is one of those players who is glad to see Esiason do well.

6.   Cowboys defensive tackle Tony Casillas may be in Dallas a few weeks while he rehabilitates his back, Switzer said.

7.   Cowboys defensive tackle Tony Casillas said it was obvious that the defensive end was in a lot of pain.

8.   Cowboys defensive tackle Leon Lett has applied to the NFL for reinstatement, and the team expects a decision from Commissioner Paul Tagliabue by tomorrow.

9.   Cowboys offensive tackle Mark Tuinei might miss the next two to four weeks with a sprained right knee, the club learned Tuesday.

10.   Cowboys tackle Mark Tuinei is not the first native of Hawaii to participate in a Pro Bowl.