Jake Ferguson injury update: Latest on Cowboys TE's status for Week 14 game vs. Bengals

The Dallas Cowboys have been battered all season but are starting to heal as the season winds down.

After missing the last three games, Jake Ferguson looks ready to return for America's team. The tight end is back at practice, ready to assume his role atop the tight end depth chart again.

As winners of two straight, the Cowboys are clinging to their slim playoff hopes. With the Bengals coming to town, Dallas has a little more to play for than just next year. Here is the latest on Ferguson's status ahead of Week 14.

Jake Ferguson injury update

By all accounts, Ferguson is ready to go in Week 14 when the Cowboys take on the Bengals on "Monday Night Football."

The tight end cleared concussion protocol as the practice week kicked off. As a result, he appears likely to return to action.

That could spell the end of Luke Schoonmaker's run as the Cowboys' top tight end. Schoonmaker impressed in Ferguson's absence, finishing with 14 catches, 144 yards and a touchdown in three games. Ferguson likely assumes his starting job again, but Schoonmaker could see more action down the stretch.

When was Jake Ferguson's injury?

Ferguson suffered a concussion in the first quarter against the Texans on "Monday Night Football" in Week 11 after recording just one catch for 11 yards.

Jake Ferguson stats

Ferguson's 2024 season can be considered a disappointment after his breakout year 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's status for Week 14