“Key Injuries and Contract Uncertainty Pose Major Challenges for the Dallas Cowboys Ahead of 2024 Season”
The Dallas Cowboys have suffered another significant loss due to injury, which spells trouble for Dak Prescott. The team is facing numerous challenges ahead of the 2024 season. To start with, Prescott won’t be receiving a contract extension from Jerry Jones and is close to becoming an unrestricted free agent.
Moreover, injuries are mounting just days before their opening game against the Cleveland Browns. The trouble began when cornerback DaRon Bland sustained a stress fracture in his left foot. One of the NFL’s top defensive players, Bland will be sidelined for at least six weeks.
Now, the situation has worsened for the Cowboys in their pursuit of the Super Bowl. An essential offensive player will be missing during the early part of the season.
Who is the injured Dallas Cowboys player?
Chuma Edoga has been officially placed on Injured Reserve by the team. Initially, this would suggest that the offensive lineman would miss four weeks, but the situation is more serious.
Edoga suffered a toe injury during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams, and the medical staff expects him to return after the bye week, which is October 27, when they face the San Francisco 49ers.
The loss of Chuma Edoga is a significant blow for the Cowboys, as he was expected to be a starter. He was set to replace Tyron Smith, who signed with the New York Jets.
Edoga was slated to play alongside Tyler Smith (left guard), Brock Hoffman (center), Zach Martin (right guard), and Terence Steele (right tackle). Now, rookie Tyler Guyton will have to step in at left tackle earlier than anticipated.