Cowboys call up veteran Carr off practice squad

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have called up veteran safety Brandon Carr from the practice squad in time for Sunday’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.

Carr joined the Cowboys on Monday as the team looked to supplement its depth at safety following the release of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Friday the team limited Carr’s work during practice because he had not been in training camp.

Carr, 34, said he kept himself in good shape despite not being with the team during the entire offseason and into the summer. He played some safety last season for the Baltimore Ravens. From 2012 to 2016, he played cornerback with the Cowboys. He did not anticipate having difficulty picking up the Cowboys’ scheme.