Jake Ferguson injury update: Report emerges on severity of Cowboys tight end's knee injury

The Dallas Cowboys handled the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, 31-17. But unfortunately, they suffered an injury to one of their major offensive weapons, tight end Jake Ferguson. Shortly after the loss on Sunday evening, the franchise got a bit of good news.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network updated the star tight end’s injury status. Ferguson is not believed to have suffered an ACL tear, based on initial tests. X-Rays were negative and an MRI will be coming on Monday.

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#Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson, who went down with a knee injury today, is not believed to have suffered an ACL tear based on initial tests, sources say. X-Rays negative, MRI coming tomorrow.

Explains why QB Dak Prescott told reporters, “I think we dodged a big one.”

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2024

The third-year pro out of Wisconsin left the game with a left knee injury with 6:23 remaining in the third quarter. He did not return on the afternoon and finished the game with three catches for 15 yards.

Quarterback Dak Prescott added to reporters, “I think we dodged a big one,” after the game. He’ll get an MRI tomorrow, but his left knee was wrapped in ice as he left the locker room to the team bus. Ferguson also had no crutches and a brace.

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Last season, Ferguson emerged as one of the best tight ends in the National Football League, hauling in 71 catches for 761 yards and five touchdowns. The season was good enough to get him named to the Pro Bowl.

During his college days with Wisconsin, Ferguson was one of the more dominant tight ends in the country. In 2021, he hauled in 46 catches for 450 yards and three touchdowns. That season was good enough to land him first team All-Big Ten honors.

In 2020, Ferguson started all seven games for the Badgers, hauling in 30 catches for 310 yards and four touchdowns. In 2019, he started all 14 games, hauling in 33 catches for 407 yards and two touchdowns. Ferguson didn’t disappoint with his freshman season with Wisconsin, playing in all 13 games. He snatched 36 catches for 456 yards and four touchdowns.

As a high school prospect, Ferguson was one of the most coveted tight end prospects in America, getting selected for the finals of The Opening, one of the nation’s top prospect camps. He finished his high school career with 1,795 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. Defensively, he racked up 314 total tackles, 29 tackles for loss, five sacks, five interceptions, and five forced fumbles.

On3’s Chandler Vessels also contributed to this article.