Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams will be sitting out the entire 2024 season due to a serious knee injury. The team confirmed that Williams tore both his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) during a practice session on Sunday. This is a major blow for the Cowboys, as Williams was expected to take on a larger role in the team’s defense this season.
Williams, who is 25 years old, has been a key player for the Cowboys since being drafted in 2022. In his first two NFL seasons, he recorded 8.5 sacks and showed great potential on the field. With his absence, Dallas will have to rely on other players to step up and fill the gap in their defensive lineup.
The Cowboys have been dealing with a shortage of experienced defensive players, especially after losing Dante Fowler and Dorance Armstrong Jr. to free agency. The team did pick up Marshawn Kneeland from Western Michigan in the recent draft, but he is still a rookie and will need time to adjust to the NFL level of play.
Despite this setback, the Cowboys are optimistic about their defensive prospects for the upcoming season. DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons will be key players to watch on the defensive end, and they will need to lead the team in Williams’ absence. It will be interesting to see how the Cowboys adjust their defensive strategies to compensate for the loss of Williams and other key players.
Overall, Williams’ injury is a tough break for the Cowboys, but they are determined to move forward and make the best of the situation. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how the team performs without one of their key defensive assets on the field.