The Dallas Cowboys placed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on injured reserve with a foot injury on Tuesday, sidelining their second-leading rusher behind Micah Parsons for at least four games.
The Cowboys filled Lawrence’s roster spot by signing defensive end KJ Henry to Cincinnati’s practice squad. Parsons is expected to miss Dallas’ game Sunday night at Pittsburgh again with a sprained ankle.
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Lawrence and Parsons were injured in the second half of last week’s 20-15 victory over the New York Giants. Dallas’ open week falls within Lawrence’s first four weeks on IR.
It’s just the second major injury in the last eight seasons for Lawrence, who has struggled with injuries early in his career. The 32-year-old’s streak of 44 starts will end against the Steelers.
Rookie second-round draft pick Marshawn Kneeland and veterans Carl Lawson and Chauncey Golston were the other defensive ends outside of Lawrence and Parsons to find answers for the Giants. Tyrus Wheat is on the 53-man roster but has been inactive for the past two games.
Henry is a second-year player who was drafted in the fifth round by Washington in 2023. He was waived at the end of the preseason after playing 10 games for the Commanders last season. Henry played twice for the Bengals.
It is reported by the Associated Press.
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