The Cowboys just got hit with a double gut-punch, losing starting tight end Jake Ferguson and backup running back Tyler Goodson for multiple weeks. Coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed the news Monday, a brutal blow for Dallas already in the thick of the season.
Goodson’s Career Day Cut Short
Tyler Goodson’s injury is especially tough. He went down in the second quarter Sunday against the Colts, but like a true grinder, he played through it into the second half. What a warrior, right? Goodson put up a career-high 77 yards on 12 carries in that game, showing exactly what he can do for this offense. Schottenheimer praised him, saying, “A lot of these guys, they play on adrenaline, and this is a guy that has been incredible for us really the last two weeks. And these guys, they want to tough it out. They care. They want to win. They want to do whatever it takes.” But further exams and scans showed some issues with his knee, forcing him to the sidelines.
Ferguson’s Crucial Role
Meanwhile, Jake Ferguson, a key target in the passing game, sprained both his posterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee during the third quarter on Sunday. This is massive. Ferguson is second on the team with four touchdown catches. He is a primary option, and losing him for multiple weeks is going to hurt the red zone offense for sure.
The immediate concern for Dallas is depth, especially with their injured reserve situation. The Cowboys have already designated seven players to return from IR this season, leaving them with only one remaining slot. Schottenheimer kept it brief when asked about it, simply saying, “We’re working through it.” This team is already banged up, and these injuries to Ferguson and Goodson just crank up the pressure. Dallas has to figure out their next moves fast, because “multiple weeks” is a long time in the regular season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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