Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson Diagnosed With Mild Back Contusion After Full-Pad Practice Hit
The Cowboys are adjusting their depth chart after three offensive starters exited Thursday’s padded practice with injuries.
Overview
- Jake Ferguson was hit in the back by Kenneth Murray Jr. during a red-zone drill in Oxnard and has been diagnosed with a mild back contusion.
- The contusion is not considered serious and Ferguson is expected to avoid a long-term absence as he continues rehabilitation.
- Rookie running back Jaydon Blue sustained a bone bruise in his heel and reserve lineman Dakoda Shepley left with a lower-body injury in the same session.
- Earlier in camp, left tackle Tyler Guyton suffered a fractured right knee and guard Rob Jones broke a neck bone, sidelining them for weeks.
- With the season opener approaching, coaches are reshuffling the offensive lineup and closely monitoring player recoveries from full-pad drills.