Overview

• ESPN reports the receiver is likely to open the season on injured reserve with a sprained right-knee PCL and a projected recovery of four to six weeks.
• He is expected to miss the Sept. 4 opener in Philadelphia, with multiple reports indicating an absence of at least a month.
• Mingo suffered the injury late in the third quarter against the Ravens, one play after a 49-yard catch, then limped to the medical tent and was ruled out.
• His setback pauses a push for a depth role behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, intensifying competition among Jalen Tolbert, Ryan Flournoy, Jalen Brooks, Jalen Cropper and undrafted rookie Traeshon Holden.
• Roster mechanics loom large, as Dallas can designate up to two players for IR-to-return at final cuts on Aug. 26 or carry a player on the initial 53 for one day before moving him to IR.