Dallas Cowboys tight finish Jake Ferguson will miss time after sustaining an MCL sprain throughout Sunday’s sport however averted a extra severe damage, NFL Community reported Monday.
Ferguson exited Sunday’s 33-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns within the third quarter because of a knee damage.
Ferguson left the sport after hauling in a 2-yard reception with 6:11 remaining within the third. He tried to leap out of a sort out however landed awkwardly on his left leg after which wanted trainers to assist him stroll off the sector.
After the sport, NFL Community reported that preliminary assessments didn’t reveal a torn ACL, and X-rays got here again adverse.
“I feel we dodged an enormous one,” Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott stated, referring to the severity of Ferguson’s damage.
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy stated that Ferguson was optimistic and nonetheless in a position to transfer round after the win.
Ferguson, 25, had three catches for 15 yards on Sunday.
In 17 video games (16 begins) final season, Ferguson had 71 receptions for 761 yards and 5 touchdowns.
–Discipline Degree Media