The Dallas Cowboys got some seriously good news on a couple of their offensive stars, but don’t let that distract you from the brewing storm in their defensive backfield. Left tackle Tyler Guyton’s X-rays on his back came back negative, which is a huge relief after he sat out the final offensive series. And for real, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s quad injury? It’s just a bruise, thank goodness, even if he was in and out of that final drive.
Big Names Dodged a Bullet, For Now
Seriously, when you hear “back injury” for an LT and “quad injury” for your star receiver, your heart sinks a little. Guyton had to step off the field, with Broderick Jones taking over, so the negative X-rays are massive. That means he’s not looking at a long-term thing, which is exactly what you want to hear for a guy protecting the QB’s blind side. Lamb’s news is just as crucial. A bruise for a quad is nothing compared to a tear, right? He was clearly gutting it out late in the game, but it sounds like they caught it before it became anything serious. Plus, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is reportedly feeling way better after missing that 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers with an illness. He showed up sick and got benched, so having him back to full strength is another piece of good news for their defense.
But the Secondary Is Still a Problem
Alright, now for the gut punch. While Guyton, Lamb, and Porter Jr. are looking up, safety Alijah Clark is the only concerning injury out of that Buccaneers game. Coach Brian Schottenheimer says Clark is day-to-day, and honestly, that’s not what anyone in Dallas wants to hear right now. Why? Because they’ve already got safeties P.J. Locke and Jalen Thompson chilling on injured reserve. Think about that depth. Losing Clark, even if it’s just for a game or two, when you already have two other guys at the same position sidelined? That’s a serious issue. You can’t just plug anyone in there against NFL offenses, and the hits just keep coming for their defensive backfield.
After that 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers, the Cowboys definitely need to sort out their secondary before their next game. They’ve got a little breathing room, not playing again until October 18, but that clock is ticking for Alijah Clark to get right. Let’s hope “day-to-day” actually means he’s back out there soon, because that defensive backfield cannot afford another hit.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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