Dallas Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence Headed to IR Due to Lisfranc Foot Injury
Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive End DeMarcus Lawrence Shifted to Injured Reserve
DeMarcus Lawrence Suffers Lisfranc Injury
The Dallas Cowboys have recently made moves in response to the unfortunate Lisfranc injury of defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. This injury has led to Lawrence being placed on injured reserve. His recovery is forecasted to span four to eight weeks, without requiring surgery. This injury occurred during the third quarter of their victory over the New York Giants last week.
Dallas Cowboys Sign KJ Henry from Cincinnati Bengals’ Practice Squad
To address this gap, the Cowboys have brought defensive end KJ Henry on board from the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice squad. Henry had caught the Cowboys’ attention during the final cuts, but the Bengals claimed him first.
Implications for the Cowboys’ Roster and Upcoming Games
Henry, a fifth-round pick for the 2023 season, has a record of 19 tackles and 1.5 sacks from his ten games with the Washington Commanders last year. As per the protocols for signing from the practice squad, Henry must remain on the Cowboys’ 53-man roster for a minimum of three games.
The Cowboys are also planning for the absence of edge rusher Micah Parsons due to a high left ankle sprain. They are expected to promote veteran defensive end Carl Lawson from the practice squad for their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. Lawson’s inclusion in a third game would necessitate adding him to the 53-man roster.
The team is also considering Tyrus Wheat, who has not participated in the past two games, for the active roster. However, Cowboys’ owner and general manager Jerry Jones seems to have dismissed the possibility of trading for another defensive end, as per his recent interview on 105.3 The Fan.
