Cowboys 2022 2nd-round pick carted off field with training camp injury
Cowboys 2022 2nd-round pick carted off field with training camp injury
What kind of a blow could this injury bring to Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys’ defensive line ought to be a
strength in 2024 when they have a player like
Micah Parsons. Even with a new defensive
coordinator, that is still the case. However, Sam
Williams, a 2022 second-round pick, leaving the
practice field on a cart may have hurt the
Cowboys’ depth. The injury that happened on
Sunday was reported by Jon Machota of The
Athletic. Williams was draughted with the No. 56
overall pick, and he had a good start to his NFL
career. In 15 games as a rookie, he totalled four
sacks, 22 tackles, and one forced fumble. In the
AP defensive rookie of the year poll, he came in
sixth. Last year, appearing in all 17 games,
Williams added 4.5 sacks and 26 tackles. Also, he
received credit for a safety.
Injury to Cowboys DE Sam Williams looked tough
Jane Slater of the NFL Network reported that
Williams went down in a lot of pain after coming
off a block during a drill. After staying on the
ground for several minutes, teammates helped
him onto a cart. Obviously Williams will have to
be evaluated, but in general terms a cart ride is
often reserved for very significant injuries.
What was the status of Cowboys’ DL before injury?
Entering the 2024 season, Pro Football Focus
ranked Dallas’ defensive line at No. 6 in the NFL.
Of course, Parsons is a big part of that status.
“On the defensive line, an elite player can go a
long way. Micah Parsons, who recorded 103
quarterback pressures during the regular season
last year, is the reason the Cowboys are at this
point in the season,” PFF stated. “Demarcus
Lawrence’s run defence was a major factor in his
90.0-plus PFF grade. However, Dallas lacks the
depth of the teams above them, and Mazi Smith,
a second-year nose tackle, needs to improve.
Under new DC Mike Zimmer, the Cowboys intend
to use Parsons more often as an off-ball
linebacker this season. Matchups will determine
this, although Parsons shed a few pounds in
preparation for the anticipated trade.”
Parsons told The Athletic he plans to be all over
the field. “At the end of the day, they got to find
me,” Parsons said.
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