Dallas placed Stephens (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Nick Harris of the team's official site reports.
Stephens will miss the entire 2023 campaign due to a torn ACL sustained during the preseason. The undrafted rookie out of Louisiana had put together a solid offseason, but his sights will now need to be set on making a full recovery for the 2024 season to again compete for a roster spot.
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Cowboys' John Stephens: Season is over
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Stephens is out for the season with a torn ACL, Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Stephens injured his knee in the third quarter of Saturday's loss to Seattle and will now miss the entirety of the season. Signed as an undrafted free agent in May, the 23-year-old was making a strong push for a spot on the Week 1 roster, but he will now have to wait until next year to try to make his NFL debut.
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Cowboys' John Stephens: Exits game early
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Stephens exited Saturday's preseason matchup with the Seahawks early with a knee injury, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Stephens limped off the field in the third quarter with what has now been outlined as a knee injury. The tight end had one catch for six yards before his night came to an end. More information on his status will likely be provided after the contest.
