Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) lies on top of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) after a sack during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The Dallas Cowboys have a good news, bad news situation with injured defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. Per a report on Sunday from ESPN, the Lisfranc injury in Lawrence’s right foot won’t require surgery, but he is still looking at being out four to eight weeks.
The four-time Pro Bowl selection has recorded three sacks in four games this season.
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy on Friday described the injury as being more severe than the team originally expected, a day after Dallas’ 20-15 win over the New York Giants. Lawrence suffered the injury in the third quarter as he chased Giants quarterback Daniel Jones.
A closer look at his sprain revealed no bones were displaced, meaning he won’t need surgery, but the standout defender is still likely headed to injured reserve, which would keep him out at least four games.
The Cowboys (2-2) have an extended break before Week 5 with what appears to be a challenging stretch ahead. The Cowboys play the Steelers in primetime Oct. 6 at Pittsburgh and host the Detroit Lions in Week 6 before a bye week. The Cowboys return for a Sunday night matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 27.
Linebackers Micah Parsons was also injured Thursday, but his high-ankle sprain isn’t expected to keep him out as long.
Lawrence, 32, has 61.5 career sacks in 141 regular-season games, all with Dallas.
–Field Level Media