Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy suffered a minor rib strain early on the first day of practice, according to reports.

It is suggested that the Cowboys could now limit his work through training camp in order to ensure that the injury does not worsen.

"To be honest with you, with Greg right from the start, he was actually going too hard," coach Jason Garrett told reporters.

"He was going too hard in the weight room and too hard on the field early on in the off-season. So he's a guy that is really committed to being the best that he can be."

Hardy has yet to decide whether or not to seek a further reduction of his suspension for multiple violations of the league's personal conduct policy which currently stands at four games.