The Dallas Cowboys had little to worry about during their dominant 33-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns, but one concerning moment came when tight end Jake Ferguson sustained a knee injury.
With Ferguson leading the tight end group, and Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford as backups, the Cowboys were eager to hear good news about his recovery, hoping their key playmaker wouldn’t be sidelined for too long.
Quarterback Dak Prescott reassured fans after the game, saying, “We dodged one.” Shortly after, Ferguson took to social media, posting, “God is good.” Head coach Mike McCarthy later confirmed the optimism, providing a positive update on Ferguson, affectionately known as the “Big Biscuit.”
“Good news,” Coach McCarthy announced. “He’ll be working with the return-to-play group on Wednesday, so we’ll see how that goes.” This update brought relief to Cowboys fans, as Ferguson’s quick return to practice indicates a promising recovery. The team remains hopeful that their valuable tight end will be back on the field soon, continuing to contribute to their offensive success.
With Ferguson’s MRI revealing only an MCL sprain and no further damage, this is arguably the best possible outcome for both Ferguson and the Cowboys, considering it was the only negative aspect of an otherwise successful Week 1 performance.
Ferguson’s injury underscores the importance of the depth behind him. As he recovers, Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford will need to step up and fill the gap, ensuring that Coach McCarthy’s offense remains effective and continues to perform at a high level.
While Ferguson hasn’t been ruled out for Dallas’ Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium, it’s likely the Cowboys will err on the side of caution and not rush their TE1 back for the season’s second game.
If Ferguson is sidelined, Luke Schoonmaker and the rest of the tight-end group will need to step up and support Dak Prescott and the offense. For now, the team is taking a wait-and-see approach. All eyes will undoubtedly be on Ferguson during Wednesday’s return-to-play evaluation, as fans and the team alike await further updates on his status.
