The Dallas Cowboys could be without star return man and wide receiver KaVontae Turpin for four-to-six weeks after he left the game against the 49ers early due to injury. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the team believes Turpin has a high-ankle sprain, which has a rough return timeline of a month.
The Cowboys are having the wideout undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the full severity of the injury. If it is on the more severe side, they could put him on the Injured Reserve, which means a mandatory four weeks out.
Prior to his exit, Turpin hauled in a beautifully lofted 26-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott in the second quarter. However, not much else could go right for Dallas on Sunday Night Football, as they were demolished by the 49ers to the tune of a 42-10 beatdown.
The Monroe, Louisiana native played for TCU under Gary Patterson from 2015-2018. He returned to the state of Texas for his chance with the Cowboys where he made the Pro Bowl last season.
Turpin showed off his breakaway potential in Fort Worth, recording a punt return touchdown in each of his four seasons on campus. He also had one kick return touchdown a piece during his junior and senior years.
If the Cowboys have to manage the next few weeks without their starting kick returner, they’ll likely turn to rookie running back Deuce Vaughn.
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