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Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson leaves practice after being hit in the back

VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUG 7 – Jake Ferguson left practice after a back hit during a red zone drill as three players exited due to injuries, with the team declining to reduce contact intensity, coaches said.

  • On Thursday, Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson left practice after being hit in the back by linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. during a red-zone drill.
  • Amid intense practice, the Cowboys declined Brian Schottenheimer’s offer to switch from full pads to shells, maintaining a highly physical session.
  • Staying down in evident pain, Ferguson was surrounded by teammates before getting up under his own power and bypassing the medical tent to return to the locker room.
  • Alongside Ferguson, Dakoda Shepley also left practice with an ankle injury, raising concerns about additional injuries affecting roster depth.
  • Facing roster strain, the Cowboys are concerned as injuries during Thursday's practice have caused multiple players to leave and not return, including backup guard Rob Jones.
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Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson leaves practice after being hit in the back

Dallas Cowboys' Jake Ferguson exits practice early due to a back injury during a red-zone drill. He walked off on his own, assuring teammates he's fine.

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