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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Cowboys 2022 2nd-round pick carted off field with training camp injury