News: ESPN: Sources: Cowboys' Overshown tore ACL, MCL and PCL ligaments

[Plankton]

But don't expect to see him playing even close to what we saw this year until 2027

If ever. Tearing both an ACL and an PCL is going to make having full lateral ability post operation very difficult. His rehab is going to be brutal.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

2nd knee injury probably means he will never be the same player again sadly

 

[fivetwos]

And have over the winning lottery numbers while you're at it...

Not sure who could've seen this coming. This is awful for this kid.

Oh I agree. I feel awful for him. Not about that, but more about the apparent cloud over this organization.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Makes me feel sick. This kid was a superstar in the making and one of the building blocks for the future of this defense.

If there is a plus, it creates a huge opportunity for Marist Liufau.

 

[Catpappy]

Kid needs to plan on something else for his future. These injuries follow you. Limping around in old age is no fun.

 

[stiletto]

2nd knee injury probably means he will never be the same player again sadly

It sounds like a possible career ender to me. Total knee rebuild. Will be tough. Feel so bad for that guy.

 

[KJJ]

The good news for him is he just guaranteed himself getting a huge payday. We all know how JJ like to throw money at damaged goods.

His entire knee was destroyed. He would have to
return to the same player we saw this season to get a huge payday. Not likely that will happen. It’s likely to be what could have been with him.

 

[lopey]

Not good. Not good at all. Poor guy

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

His entire knee was destroyed. He would have to
return to the same player we saw this season to get a huge payday. Not likely that will happen. It’s likely to be what could have been with him.

The list of what could have been linebackers is long and depressing

 

[TheCoolFan]

The LB Curse continues. This team just can't have a star-caliber LB without injuries. Oh well, keep trying and drafting. If I were a GM, I would draft a 1-2 LBs every year from round 3-7.

 

[NumOneQB]

Feel for the guy. Such a promising career probably cut short.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

But don't expect to see him playing even close to what we saw this year until 2027

Unfortunately, his rookie contract ends in 2026 ...........

 

[CowboysDrew]

That's awful. That could be a calling it a career.

Dude has special talent, hate this.

 

[Tabascocat]

I’m surprised surgery is scheduled this early. They are not even waiting for range of motion or the swelling to subside. That means the knee is completely destroyed

He may recover from this to play in 2026 but he will never be the same. That knee will always give him problems during that much physical stress.

 

[The Natural]

Absolutely heartbroken for the kid, one of the few bright spots on this team. It's going to be a long road to recovery, I wish him the best.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Just as I predicted, sadly, 3 out of his 4 knee ligaments are torn. Yikes! Definitely going to need major knee reconstruction and might not ever be able to play football again.

 

[InPhiltraitor]

Can’t think of anything completely comparable.

Just for reference, Chubb had the ACL & MCL injury in week 2 of 2023 and didn’t come back until week 7 of this year. Says he still working his way back. However, I believe his injury was to the same leg he injured previously.

 

[stinkface]

They need to go back to a 12 round draft.

 

[Kumala808]

watching the play, looks like mazi threw his guy and it was a freak play. This sucks he was such a pleasure to watch. Hope he recovers quick

 

[foofighters]

See ya in 2026.

What's the chances that he'll be the same? It's too bad but this may be the last we see of his true potential.