Cowboys Slammed With Even More Terrible Injury News

The Dallas Cowboys continue to navigate a difficult stretch of training camp as injuries pile up on the roster.

Just one day after tight end Princeton Fant suffered a season-ending ACL tear along with a partial MCL injury, the team faced more concerning news on Tuesday when safety Alijah Clark left practice with an apparent leg injury.

Clark was helped off the field and into the medical tent during the session, a visual that quickly circulated among observers covering camp. For a Cowboys defense looking to build depth and reliability, the sight of another contributor sidelined so early raises legitimate questions about available bodies as the preseason approaches.

An undrafted free agent out of Syracuse who signed with Dallas in 2025, Clark carved out a meaningful role last season. He finished with 18 tackles and a forced fumble while appearing in 11 games.

Much of his work came on special teams, where he logged significant snaps, but he also saw limited defensive action and showed the kind of physicality coaches value in a reserve defensive back. His ability to play multiple spots in the secondary and contribute in the run game made him a useful piece on a unit that needed every available contributor.

Clark’s path to the NFL was not the most conventional. He began his college career at Rutgers before transferring to Syracuse, where he developed into a dependable defensive back.

Over his collegiate tenure he recorded 189 tackles, two interceptions, nine pass breakups, and a forced fumble. After joining the Cowboys, he spent time on the practice squad before earning a promotion to the active roster in October 2025, making his debut in the wake of an injury to Malik Hooker.

One of Clark’s more memorable moments from last season came against the Philadelphia Eagles. After being knocked down twice and absorbing contact that went uncalled, he still managed to force a fumble.

Reflecting on the play, Clark emphasized resilience, noting that the sequence carried a broader message about getting back up and continuing to compete rather than quitting when circumstances turn difficult.

That mindset is exactly what the Cowboys will hope to see from Clark if his latest injury proves manageable. At this stage the severity remains unclear, but any extended absence would further thin a secondary already managing its share of questions.

Combined with the loss of Fant on the offensive side of the ball, the early camp injury list has given the organization additional roster management issues to address before the regular season arrives.

For now, the focus remains on evaluation and recovery. Clark’s hustle, versatility, and special teams value have already earned him opportunities in Dallas.

How quickly he can return will help determine whether those traits continue to factor into the Cowboys’ plans in 2026.