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Cowboys' Fant Out for Season With Knee Injury
5 Aug
Summary
- Princeton Fant suffered a season-ending left knee injury during training camp.
- The injury includes an ACL and partial MCL tear sustained during practice.
- Coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed disappointment but confidence in Fant's recovery.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant has suffered a season-ending left knee injury. The incident occurred during the team's first full-padded practice session when Fant was blocked backward. He sustained damage to his ACL and MCL.
This injury means Fant will miss the entire upcoming season. Coach Brian Schottenheimer shared his disappointment for the player, acknowledging Fant's dedication. However, Schottenheimer also expressed confidence in Fant's ability to make a full recovery, noting that the player has a history of overcoming significant knee injuries.
Fant, who signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2023 after a collegiate career at Tennessee, has appeared in 11 games for the team. His previous knee injury in high school caused him to miss substantial playing time.
