Jake Ferguson injury update: Will the Cowboys' TE play on Thanksgiving?

Injuries, injuries and more injuries for the Dallas Cowboys.

It's been a common theme in 2024 for America's team, with no player being spared in this outbreak. Jake Ferguson was one of the latest entrants to the ever-growing list after exiting Week 11 with a concussion. After missing Week 12's action, the quick turnaround for Week 13 could complicate matters for the tight end's potential return.

Ferguson had been a key piece to the Dallas offense, essentially serving as a second option behind CeeDee Lamb. With a record of 4-7, it's hard to believe that the Cowboys will rush him back, and concussion protocol will ensure that.

Here's the latest on Ferguson's status ahead of Thanksgiving.

Jake Ferguson injury update

Ferguson was listed as a DNP in Monday's practice estimation ahead of the Cowboys' Thanksgiving game on Thursday. That means the tight end hasn't cleared concussion protocol yet, suggesting his ability to play this week is a long shot with just two more practice sessions to go.

Without Ferguson in the lineup, Dallas would again turn to Luke Schoonmaker as the starter, with Brevyn Spann-Ford backing him up.

When was Jake Ferguson's injury?

Ferguson suffered a concussion in the first quarter against the Texans on "Monday Night Football" in Week 11. The tight end managed to total just one catch for 11 yards before being forced out of action.

Jake Ferguson stats

Ferguson hasn't experienced the same level of success in 2024 after breaking out in 2023. He found the end zone five times in 2023 but hasn't done it yet this season. The 25-year-old has hauled in 43 receptions and posted 369 yards in his third season.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jake Ferguson injury update: Latest on Cowboys' TE Thanksgiving status