3 Cowboys starters absent from Wednesday practice, including KaVontae Turpin

The Dallas Cowboys returned to the practice field on Wednesday afternoon, with three starters being held out due to injuries, including All-Pro playmaker KaVontae Turpin.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin heads to the locker room during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are ramping up preparations for the Week 6 showdown on the road with the Carolina Panthers as the second quarter of the NFL season kicks off.

Unfortunately for the Cowboys, injuries are still plaguing the team, with three starters being held out of action.

While the team did receive some positive news along the offensive line, two defensive starters -- linebacker Jack Sanborn and safety Donovan Wilson -- missed practice along with All-Pro playmaker KaVontae Turpin.

MORE: NFL on FOX analyst believes Dak Prescott belongs firmly in MVP conversation

Dallas will continue to monitor their injuries as the week goes on with the hope of getting the players back onto the field.

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson intercepts the ball against the New York Giants | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

If there is any good news for Cowboys, it's that younger players have had the opportunity to get valuable playing time and experience.

Rookie linebacker Shemar James has burst onto the scene for Dallas, while second-year wide receiver Ryan Flournoy is coming off a breakout game last weekend.

MORE: Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers, Week 6 NFL announcer assignment

We will learn more about Turpin, Wilson, and Sanborn's status in the coming days, but it's more important to make sure the players are 100 percent before returning, which is made easier by the recent breakout performances.

Kickoff between the Cowboys and Panthers on Sunday, October 12, is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

— Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI —

3 keys to a big Dallas Cowboys victory over Panthers in Week 6

NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Dallas Cowboys make noise heading into Week 6

Jerry Jones gets six-figure fine for obscene gesture during Cowboys' win over Jets

Dallas Cowboys mock draft lands team 'giant & disruptive DT,' elite cover corner

Should Dallas Cowboys bring back former standout safety?

PHOTOS: Meet Brenley Herrera, viral Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader rookie