It’s been a nightmare of a season for the Dallas Cowboys based on the injury front. It has affected the season in a great way, and is the main catalyst for the 5-8 record the Cowboys are taking into Carolina today.
Let’s take a look at just how bad the injuries have been. Name value is strong, but when you also look at it through the positional lens, it gets much worse.
The following players have all missed time for the Cowboys this season, forcing practice squad players to step up and play starter’s roles:
That list has taken up my entire screen as I type it.
Do you see now how adding their positions brings it more into perspective? QB1 not being here is the worst of them, and is usually the nail in the coffin for all teams.
Every member of the offensive line except for RT Terence Steele has missed time.
The top four defensive ends have all missed time at once, which is what prompted the signings of Carl Lawson and the elevation of Tyrus Wheat from the practice squad.