by: Griffin McVeigh • 1 hour ago • griffin_mcveigh
For a few moments there, the Dallas Cowboys thought they lost offensive tackle Tyler Guyton for the season. Reports emerged saying Guyton tore his ACL after getting rolled up on during Monday’s practice. More tests were still needed and thankfully, positive news came back.
According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, Guyton still has his ACL intact after going through an MRI. Instead, it’s a bone fracture and surgery will not be required. Now facing a much shorter recovery timeline, it’s a major sigh of relief for the Cowboys.
“Tyler Guyton’s ACL is intact after an MRI, according to a source,” Archer said via X. “He has a bone fracture and will not require surgery. Looking at a 4-6 week recovery. Cowboys get better than expected news.”
On the short end of the four-six week recovery, Guyton will be ready well before Dallas opens the regular season against Philadelphia on Sept. 4. If things stretch into six weeks, he would get back on the Monday of Week 2, ahead of a matchup vs. the New York Giants. Potentially two NFC East opponents the Cowboys could be without their left tackle.
For now, taking positive news on the injury front is what they will have to do. Not what anybody wanted heading into the day but given the circumstances, it feels like a win for the Cowboys.