Report: Cowboys' LT Smith week-to-week with ankle sprain


Reuters | Dallas | Updated: 01-10-2019 02:19 IST | Created: 01-10-2019 02:17 IST
Report: Cowboys' LT Smith week-to-week with ankle sprain
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Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith's high-ankle sprain is apparently not as serious as the team first thought, according to multiple reports Monday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that while Smith will sit out against this weekend at home vs. the Green Bay Packers, he has not been ruled out for the Cowboys' Week 6 contest at the New York Jets.

According to a report by ESPN, tests confirmed the six-time Pro Bowler suffered a high right ankle sprain in Sunday's 12-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Smith, 28, suffered the injury on the Cowboys' final drive when quarterback Dak Prescott landed on Smith's ankle while being sacked by David Onyemata. He was able to walk to the sideline before being taken to the locker room on a cart, and was spotted after the game wearing a walking boot. Dallas owner Jerry Jones confirmed Smith's diagnosis after the game.

The Cowboys will likely turn to six-year veteran Cameron Fleming, who started three games last season in Smith's absence. Smith, selected ninth overall by Dallas in the 2011 draft out of USC, started all four games this season for the Cowboys and played 98 percent of available offensive snaps.

 

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