DALLAS — The injuries just keep coming for the Dallas Cowboys.
Rookie defensive end Marshawn Kneeland went down in Sunday night's 20-17 win over the Steelers. Many speculated Kneeland tore his ACL, an injury that would have put him out for the season.
Thankfully, an MRI showed Kneeland's ACL was intact, according to information gathered by Cowboys insider Ed Werder. However, Kneeland will still be out an estimated four to six weeks. According to information given to Werder, the rookie will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair damage to the meniscus in his right knee.
Despite the silver lining of a non-season-ending injury, the Cowboys desperately needed Kneeland on the field. The rookie was a backup option, but after Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence both went down with injuries against the Giants, Kneeland shot up to a starting spot. Before NFL play even started, Sam Williams, who was projected to be the third-option pass rusher ahead of Kneeland, suffered a season-ending injury in training camp practice.
With Kneeland out for an extended period, Tyrus Wheat, who replaced Kneeland Sunday, will likely take the starting spot. In the meantime, the Cowboys will likely place Kneeland on injury reserve.
