Dallas Cowboys make critical injury decision for offensive contributor

The Dallas Cowboys have placed tight end Blake Jarwin on the injury reserve list with a hip injury, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. Gehlken also reports that Jarwin will miss at least three weeks but is expected to return in 2021.

Jarwin is part of the Cowboys two-headed tight end attack, lining up across from Dalton Schultz. In 2021, he has 10 receptions for 90 yards and two touchdowns over seven games. The 27-year old former Oklahoma State star has played in 41 games over five seasons, all with the Cowboys.

Dallas features a deep tight end unit, carrying four on the active roster before Saturday’s move. With Blake Jarwin on injury reserve, the team now has Jeremy Sprinkle and Sean McKeon to fill holes behind Dalton Schultz.

Update on Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott missed last Sunday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings with a calf injury, his status for this week’s game against the Denver Broncos remains in question. However, the Dallas signal caller is provided his own positive injury updates.

According to The Athletic’s Jon Machota, Dak Prescott told reporters he had two great practice this week. Prescott added that it is “safe to say” he will play against he Broncos.

In practice this week, the Cowboys continue playing it safe. Prescott was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice. With a 6-1 record and significant lead over the NFC East division, the Cowboys appear focused on their quarterback’s long-term health rather than week-to-week status.

Dak Prescott has dealt with several injuries over the past twelve months, most recently his calf. The run of bad injury luck started last season with a gruesome knee injury which ended his season. After returning to training camp, the Cowboys held their starter out of preseason games with a lingering shoulder problem.

It was reported originally that Prescott’s injury would likely only cause him to miss one week. Luckily for Dallas, McCarthy confirmed that to be true on Thursday.

“Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said QB Dak Prescott (calf) will see first-team reps in practice today,” tweeted Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. “Didn’t take those reps last week. ‘The plan is for him to practice and play’ Sunday vs. Broncos.”

The cautious approach follows the Dallas Cowboys decision to extend Prescott’s contract. The new deal, signed this offseason, makes him one of the NFL’s top-paid players.

However, Prescott may not have his fantastic tackle in Tyron Smith to protect him. After the update regarding his quarterback, McCarthy added that it may be tough for Smith to play this weekend.