Knee injuries sideline Cowboys’ Ferguson and Goodson for multiple weeks
Coach Brian Schottenheimer said tight end Luke Schoonmaker will return after missing two games with a groin injury.
The Cowboys face absences lasting multiple weeks for two offensive players, coach Brian Schottenheimer said: Jake Ferguson, their starting tight end, and Tyler Goodson, a backup running back. Both suffered knee injuries during the game against the Colts.
Goodson continued into the second half despite hurting his knee in the second quarter. He finished with 77 rushing yards, a career high, on 12 carries. Schottenheimer said further examinations and scans identified issues that would require monitoring.
Ferguson’s injury occurred in the third quarter and involved sprains to the posterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments of his left knee. His four touchdown catches put him second among Cowboys players. Schottenheimer said fellow tight end Luke Schoonmaker will be back after a groin injury cost him two games.
Behind starting running back Javonte Williams, the active roster has only fullback Hunter Luepke. Practice-squad options include Israel Abanikanda and Jashaun Corbin. Schottenheimer voiced confidence in Abanikanda and said the team would consider several possible moves.
Separately, the Cowboys have used seven injured reserve return designations, leaving them with one available slot.
