Cowboys confirm DE Sam Williams tore his ACL, MCL

The Cowboys’ worst dread was validated by an

MRI: defensive end Sam Williams’ season is over.

Williams suffered an ACL and MCL tear in his

left knee during Sunday’s practice, according to

the team. To fix the injury, he will have surgery

at the end of the season. During their first full

padded exercise of the camp, the Cowboys

suffered their first major injury. Williams was

anticipated to contribute behind Micah Parsons

and DeMarcus Lawrence, so this is a difficult

break for both the Cowboys and Williams. In his

first two years combined, Williams accumulated

8.5 sacks. The Cowboys relied on Williams to step

up and decided not to re-sign Dante Fowler or

Dorance Armstrong. They selected Marshawn

Kneeland with a second-round pick as well.

even greater opportunities.

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