Oxonard, California. , Dallas Cowboys When an MRI left, a big injury was dodged Tyler Gaitan During Monday’s practice, he did not face a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
They maintained a bone fracture and according to one source, are looking at the recovery of four to six weeks, but will not require surgery.
The ACL remains intact, but an initial idea that the ligament could be torn, which required a season-ending surgery.
Gaiton was hurt after playing a pass during the team drill and remained on the ground for a long time, as he was given by the team’s medical staff. He was able to slowly walk out of the field under his power after briefly assisting Micah Parsons,
While there is still a disadvantage to the aggressive line, it is not as bad as it could. In 2024, Gaitan, the first round pick of Dallas, struggled several times in 15 games (starting 11), but he made a productive offsen in terms of changing his body and his game.
Coach Brian Shotenheimmer said Gaitan was increasing more confidence in his second season.
“The fact is that he is ready to try various sets and use various tools [offensive coordinator Klayton Adams and offensive line coach Conor Riley] He has been shown that I have shown that there is a confidence and a belief in the devices that have been given to him, “Shotenheimer said.
Without gaitan, cowboys are Asim RichardsWhich made a start on the left tack in the last season, Hakim adenji And crooks Ajani Cornelius As a possible replacement.
Play some left tackle with Edenji Cincinnati Bangles But spent most of his time to deal correctly. With right tackle Terence Steel Recently, slow with ankle injury, Edenji was working with the start.
Cowboy could also consider left guard Tyler Smith For the occasion, but he has been nominated in Pro Bowl, each of the last two sessions. He launched 15 games in the left tack as a fraud in 2022, when Tyron Smith faced a hamstring avelian, requiring surgery.
Gaitan was the number 29 pick in 2024 and went into the left tack as a crook after starting the correct tack in his final season. Oklahoma,
Gaitan is the second aggressive lineman who has lost in several days. guard Rob jones Broke a bone in his neck sunday. Although he will not need surgery, he will sit for two to three months.