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Cowboys Activate Jonathan Mingo From IR After Preseason Knee Injury

Coaches emphasize timing with Dak Prescott plus special‑teams value as the path to playing time.

Overview

  • The team made the move official Monday, also placing offensive lineman Trevor Keegan on injured reserve with a neck injury, making him eligible to return in Week 13.
  • Mingo had been on IR since spraining his PCL in the second preseason game against the Ravens, an injury sustained while extending for a Joe Milton III pass.
  • His 21‑day practice window opened Oct. 1, and Tuesday’s activation positions him to make his 2025 debut in Week 8 at Denver.
  • Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said Mingo must stack consistent practices, reestablish timing with Prescott, and contribute on special teams to earn snaps.
  • Returning to a deep receiver group featuring CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, Mingo projects for a reserve role and brings a Dallas resume of five catches for 46 yards across eight games.