Jordan Whittington Injury Update and Status vs. the Dolphins in Week 10 | Nov. 11, 2024

Jordan Whittington Injury Update

Jordan Whittington, the Dallas Cowboys' starting wide receiver, suffered a knee injury in the team's Week 9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The injury occurred in the second quarter when Whittington was tackled awkwardly after making a catch. He was helped off the field and did not return to the game.

MRI Confirms MCL Sprain

An MRI on Monday confirmed that Whittington has a sprained MCL. The MCL is a ligament that connects the thigh bone to the shin bone. This type of injury typically takes 2-4 weeks to heal, depending on the severity of the sprain. This means we could see Whittington back on the field anytime between week 11 and week 13.

Whittington has been a key part of the Cowboys offense this season. In nine games, he has 35 catches for 471 yards and three touchdowns. He is second on the team in receiving yards and touchdowns.

Next Man Up

With Whittington out, the Cowboys will need to find a replacement for him in the lineup. The most likely candidate is Noah Brown, who has started three games this season. Brown has 15 catches for 201 yards and two touchdowns this season.

Other options for the Cowboys include Simi Fehoko and Dennis Houston. Fehoko has played in seven games this season, but he has only one catch for 11 yards. Houston has played in two games this season and has no catches.

Cowboys Face Dolphins in Week 10

The Cowboys will face the Miami Dolphins in Week 10. The Dolphins are 6-3 this season and are coming off a bye week. The Cowboys will need to be at their best to beat the Dolphins without Whittington in the lineup.