Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson, RB Tyler Goodson to Miss Multiple Weeks With Knee Injuries
Ferguson has MCL and PCL sprains, Goodson played through his injury in a career day, and Dallas has only one IR return slot left before hosting the 49ers
Sunday's win in Indianapolis cost the Cowboys two starters on offense. Tight end Jake Ferguson and running back Tyler Goodson will both miss "multiple weeks" with knee injuries, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday, ESPN's Todd Archer reported.
TE Jake Ferguson dealing with sprains of the MCL/PCL in his left knee, per sources. RB Tyler Goodson also set to miss multiple weeks with his knee injury. Cowboys only have one spot left on IR/designated to return.View on X →
Todd Archer (@toddarcher): TE Jake Ferguson dealing with sprains of the MCL/PCL in his left knee, per sources. RB Tyler Goodson also set to miss multiple weeks with his knee injury. Cowboys only have one spot left on IR/designated to return.
Ferguson sprained the MCL and PCL in his left knee in the third quarter of the 27-23 win over the Colts. He took an awkward hit on an 11-yard catch, grabbed his knee right away and didn't return after getting it taped on the sideline. He has four touchdown catches, second on the team. It's his second injury in as many weeks after he sprained an ankle in the overtime loss to Arizona. Luke Schoonmaker, who has missed two games with a groin injury, will be available this week, Schottenheimer said.
Goodson's loss stings in a different way. He hurt his knee in the second quarter, came back and finished with a career-high 77 yards on 12 carries. Scans on Monday showed the damage.
"I'm not going to pretend that losing Goody doesn't affect us," Schottenheimer said. "The guy's been playing great football."
Behind starter Javonte Williams, fullback Hunter Luepke is the only other back on the 53-man roster, with Israel Abanikanda and Jashaun Corbin on the practice squad. Schottenheimer said Dallas will look at "a lot of different potential moves," and the trade deadline is Tuesday.
Roster management is the other problem. The Cowboys have used seven of their eight injured reserve return designations, so only one of the two can go on IR with a chance to come back. Safety P.J. Locke has also been ruled out with his second concussion in as many weeks.
Dallas (4-5) hosts the 49ers (7-1) on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1:25 PM PT.