The Dallas Cowboys are currently contending with significant injuries affecting both their cornerback positions and offensive line.
Cornerback Position:
- Trevon Diggs: The All-Pro cornerback is set to undergo season-ending knee surgery, having dealt with knee issues throughout the season. In his 11 games played, Diggs recorded 42 tackles and two interceptions.
- Kemon Hall: Suffered a hamstring injury during the final punt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, rendering him unavailable for the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- DaRon Bland: Underwent surgery for a stress fracture in his foot and is expected to miss at least the first four games of the season.
- To address these absences, the Cowboys have elevated cornerback Andrew Booth from the practice squad and activated Amani Oruwariye from injured reserve to the 53-man roster.
Offensive Line:
- Zack Martin: The perennial All-Pro right guard is scheduled for season-ending ankle surgery, an injury that has plagued him for years and worsened in mid-November.
- Cooper Beebe: The rookie center suffered a concussion and has been ruled out for the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers. Brock Hoffman is expected to start at center in his absence
- These injuries have necessitated adjustments, including the elevation of Dakota Shepley from the practice squad to provide depth at center.
Despite these challenges, the Cowboys are preparing to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
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The team is relying on the resilience and adaptability of both seasoned players and newcomers to navigate this period of adversit