Dallas Cowboys’ Key Player Benched Due to Injury

Brandin Cooks Placed on Injured Reserve List

The Dallas Cowboys announced on Saturday that their star wide receiver, Brandin Cooks, will be missing the next four games due to a knee injury. Following a recent victory against the Giants, Cooks underwent a procedure in New York to address a knee infection that had developed. The team’s medical staff managed to eradicate the infection and rectify a persisting meniscus issue that had been troubling Cooks since the preseason training.

The Impact on Upcoming Games

Due to this unforeseen development, Cooks will not be playing in the upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as the matches against the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and Atlanta Falcons. However, he is expected to be fit to rejoin the team on November 10th for the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Cowboys’ Plan in Cooks’ Absence

The Cowboys have faith in their roster to fill in for Cooks’ absence, with players like Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks, KaVontae Turpin, and Ryan Flournoy stepping up to the plate behind CeeDee Lamb. So far, Cooks has made nine catches for 91 yards and one touchdown this season.

Team Adjustments Due to Injuries

The Cowboys have had to make several adjustments to their roster to compensate for injuries. Defensive linemen Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence have suffered setbacks due to injuries. Lawrence is on the injured reserve list owing to a Lisfranc injury to his right foot.

In response to these changes, the Cowboys have brought linebacker Nick Vigil onto the 53-man roster. Additionally, defensive end Carl Lawson and cornerback Amani Oruwariye have been elevated from the practice squad, showcasing the team’s adaptability in the face of adversity.