The Dallas Cowboys are likely sending DeMarcus Lawrence to injured reserve.
Lawrence suffered a Lisfranc injury in his right foot during their 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Thursday night. He will not need surgery, according to ESPN’s Todd Archerbecause the bones of his foot are not moved.
Lawrence, however, will miss four to eight weeks of recovery. As a result, the Cowboys will likely send him to injured reserve, which would keep Lawrence sidelined until at least November.
Lawrence fell in the third quarter of the victory at MetLife Stadium on Thursday while trying to chase down Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. Lawrence planted his right foot awkwardly as he did so, and he eventually went to the sidelines and left the game. He was quickly excluded.
Lawrence had two total tackles in the win before going down. He has 14 total tackles and three sacks so far this season, his 11th with the Cowboys.
In addition to Lawrence’s injury, Cowboys star Micah Parsons left Thursday’s game early with a high ankle sprain. Parsons went down in the fourth quarter and could need several weeks to recover. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that Lawrence’s injury was much worse than Parsons’, and Parsons may not see injured reserve. Parsons has 14 total tackles and one sack in four games this fall.
The Cowboys, now 2-2 on the season, will face the Pittsburgh Steelers next week.
