Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott received some positive news ahead of the team's matchup against the Green Bay Packers, with left tackle Tyler Guyton expected to avoid missing time because of a back injury.

Guyton tweaked his back during Dallas' 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night, creating another potential concern for an offensive line tasked with protecting Prescott. However, an MRI did not reveal a significant injury.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano reported the encouraging update Wednesday.

“And Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton tweaked his back Thursday night against Tampa Bay, but his MRI came back clean and he's not expected to miss any time,” Fowler and Graziano reported.

Tyler Guyton injury update brings good news for Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton (60) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium.
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Guyton's expected availability would provide a boost for Prescott and the Cowboys offense as Dallas attempts to rebound from its latest loss.

The 2024 first-round pick has developed into an important piece of the Cowboys' offensive line and is responsible for protecting Prescott's blind side. Avoiding an extended absence also gives Dallas an opportunity to maintain continuity up front rather than turning to a backup option at left tackle.

The Cowboys enter their matchup against Green Bay with a 2-3 record following the loss to Tampa Bay at AT&T Stadium. Prescott completed 24 of 42 passes for 316 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the defeat.

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Dallas will need better results against a Packers team that enters the matchup at 3-2, particularly with the Cowboys trying to avoid falling further below .500.

Guyton's clean MRI gives Dallas one fewer injury concern as it prepares for another important NFC matchup.

The Cowboys will face the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.