Jake Ferguson Injury Update: Cowboys Tight End And Tyler Goodson Face Multi-Week Absences

Jake Ferguson And Tyler Goodson Face Multi-Week Absences© Instagram

Dallas got Jake Ferguson back from an ankle injury Sunday, only to lose him to a knee injury before the afternoon was over. The Cowboys expect their starting tight end and running back Tyler Goodson to miss multiple weeks, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday.

Both were hurt during the 27-23 win over Indianapolis. Goodson returned and finished a career-best rushing performance; Ferguson needed further testing after leaving the game. Dallas heads into preparations for San Francisco with holes at two offensive positions and no bye until Week 14.

Ferguson Faces Another Setback

Ferguson had given Dak Prescott a touchdown against the Colts before the knee injury ended his day. He also suffered a stinger during the game, Schottenheimer said afterward.

A week earlier, an ankle injury had knocked Ferguson out against Arizona. Tests then offered Dallas some encouragement, and he made it back for Indianapolis. This time, the coach's update points to a longer absence.

The Cowboys need help at tight end, where Luke Schoonmaker has also been unavailable with a groin injury. He was inactive against Indianapolis, and the club elevated James Mitchell from the practice squad for a second consecutive game.Dallas expects Schoonmaker to return, according to the team's Monday injury update. Brevyn Spann-Ford is another option while Ferguson recovers. Mitchell has contributed during this stretch, recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown against Arizona.

Goodson's Breakthrough Interrupted

Goodson rushed for 77 yards on 12 carries against his former team Sunday, his highest rushing total in an NFL game. He had settled into the backup role behind Javonte Williams and was also helping on kick returns with KaVontae Turpin sidelined by a rib injury.

His return to the game initially offered reason for relief. Monday brought a different assessment.

“He's got a real injury that unfortunately he's probably gonna miss some time with,” Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan.

Goodson spent 2023 through 2025 with Indianapolis. After Sunday's game, he spoke about wanting to show his former club, and the rest of the league, that he could play running back.

Dallas must replace those carries while also sorting out its tight ends. Turpin remains among the players being evaluated ahead of the 49ers game. With Goodson unavailable, his progress matters to the return game as well as the passing attack. The Cowboys have not announced a return date for either Goodson or Ferguson.