Overview

• Brandin Cooks developed a knee infection after a procedure, requiring a follow-up surgery to clean out the infection.
• Cooks will miss games against the Steelers, Lions, 49ers, and Falcons, with a potential return against the Eagles.
• Jalen Tolbert is expected to step up as the starting receiver alongside CeeDee Lamb during Cooks' absence.
• The Cowboys have signed linebacker Nick Vigil to the active roster and elevated two players from the practice squad.
• Despite Cooks' slow start this season, the Cowboys hope for a resurgence in his performance upon his return.