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        Jake Ferguson Injury Update: Back Contusion Not Considered Serious

        By Adam Pfeifer | Updated on Sat, Aug 9 2025 1:02 AM UTC
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        Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson is currently dealing with a back contusion, though it isn’t considered serious, according to Todd Archer of ESPN.

        Update: Ferguson participated in practice on Friday.

        What They're Saying

        Archer: “Jake Ferguson is dealing with a back contusion suffered Thursday, according to a source. Not considered serious so Cowboys avoid a scare with their starting tight end.”

        2025 Fantasy Football Impact

        Ferguson took a hard hit from LB Kenneth Murray during Thursday’s practice, forcing him to the Dallas locker room. But according to Archer, it is nothing more than a minor back contusion that shouldn’t put his Week 1 status in any jeopardy. 

        Although Ferguson was a disappointment in fantasy last year, injuries to both him and QB Dak Prescott played a major factor. But when Prescott was healthy from Weeks 1-9, Ferguson averaged 7.4 targets, 5.4 receptions, 47.7 receiving yards and 10.2 PPR points per game. The latter would have been good enough for TE11 in fantasy over the course of a full season. WR George Pickens will now surely finish second on the team in targets, but given Dallas’ up-tempo offense and high pass rate, there should be ample opportunity for Ferguson to play a large role. 

        Consider Ferguson a low-end TE on draft day. He currently checks in at TE12 in our rankings.


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