News: BR: Bruce Carter Injury: Updates on Cowboys LB's Quad and Return

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The Dallas Cowboys will have plenty of positive game film to watch after their strong performance against the New Orleans Saints, but there is one play on the tape that will surely have the coaches shaking their heads.

Linebacker Bruce Carter left the game in the third quarter with an apparent leg injury and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the contest, per the team's official Twitter account:

Carter heard his name called early and often in the Sunday Night Football matchup. He left the game with six total tackles (three solo) and two passes defensed.

ESPN's Mark Schlereth noted Carter's strong performance up to that point but didn't like the way he pulled up and favored his right leg before coming off the field:

The fourth-year linebacker out of North Carolina came into the game with 19 total tackles, one sack and one interception. He's been a leader for this defense in the early stages of this season.

The Cowboys will be hoping to build on their encouraging defensive display against the Saints, but it may be tough to do so if Carter misses a significant amount of time.

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