Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton is feared to have sustained a torn ACL, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.
Guyton suffered a leg injury in practice on Monday and had not yet undergone imaging to confirm the feared diagnosis, according to the report.
If confirmed, the injury would be a significant blow to a Cowboys team seeking to return to playoff contention in 2025. It would also mark a serious setback for Guyton in his attempt to improve from a rocky rookie campaign.
The Cowboys selected Guyton with their first-round pick (No. 29 overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. A right tackle at Oklahoma, Guyton played in 15 games including 11 starts as a rookie at left tackle.
He started his first five games with the Cowboys, but was sidelined for a Week 6 matchup against the Detroit Lions and Pro Bowl pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson. The official reason for his absence at the time of the game was health-related. But his practice and preparation habits were reportedly under question at the time.
Guyton returned to his starting role in Week 7, but did not remain there full time. Amid continued struggles late in the season, Guyton found himself in a rotation on the offensive line.
The Cowboys remained committed to Guyton as their left tackle during the offseason and declined to bring in competition for the position. He reportedly responded by showing up to offseason practices in good shape and slimmed down from his rookie season, earning the praise of first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer in the process.
"I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Tyler Guyton," Schottenheimer told reporters from OTAs in May. "He's having a terrific offseason. He's working his ass off. He looks great."
If Guyton does have a torn ACL, the fruits of any progress will obviously be delayed. And the Cowboys will be forced to scramble to replace the most important position on the offensive line and find blind-side protection for quarterback Dak Prescott.
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