The Cowboys activated wide receiver Brandin Cooks from injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday.

He will return on Thanksgiving Day against the Giants. Cooks last played in Week 4 against the Giants.

Cooks injured his knee against the Giants and underwent arthroscopic surgery, but developed an infection in his knee, which set him back.

Cooks has nine catches for 91 yards and a touchdown in four games this season.

The Cowboys placed cornerback Caelen Carson (shoulder) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Carson, who made just 11 appearances against the Texans in Week 11 and missed Sunday’s game against the Commanders, may not return for at least four games.

Josh Butler is expected to start opposite DaRon Bland, while Trevon Diggs is still working through groin and knee injuries.