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Sean Lee returns to practice; Tyron Smith sits out

Divisional Round - Green Bay Packers v Dallas Cowboys

ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 15: Sean Lee #50 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up on the field prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on January 15, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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The Cowboys welcomed All-Pro linebacker Sean Lee back to practice Wednesday. He was a full participant and appears ready to return to action Sunday against the 49ers.

Lee injured his hamstring in the final two minutes against Arizona on Sept. 25 and missed two games. In his absence, the Cowboys lost to the Rams and the Packers, allowing 70 points and 754 total yards, including 328 rushing yards.

The Cowboys were without left tackle Tyron Smith, who continues to work his way through a back injury. Smith has dealt with back issues on and off since last season, but Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Smith’s current back issue is unrelated to last season’s.

Smith has played all 337 offensive snaps this season despite missing some practice time.

“It’s just something that just kind of inflamed on him, so we’re just trying to make sure we give him every chance to play his best on Sunday,” Garrett said. “. . . We’re hopeful as the week goes on that he can practice.”