Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Details of Tony Pollard’s injury, recovery timetable revealed

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 1/23/23

Tony Pollard was knocked out of Sunday’s NFC divisional-round playoff game between his Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers with an injury, and now we have more details about the injury.

The Cowboys running back suffered a fractured left fibula and high-ankle sprain while being brought down on a tackle late in the second quarter. Pollard was carted off the field and ruled out for the game. He was seen on crutches after the game.

Hate to see it for Tony Pollard pic.twitter.com/UWuhgfQkQG

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) January 23, 2023

Cowboys reporter David Moore of the Dallas Morning News says Pollard is likely to undergo surgery on Tuesday.

Time not finalized yet. But Tony Pollard will likely undergo surgery on Tuesday.

The Cowboys RB suffered a high ankle sprain & fractured fibula in loss to San Francisco, people w/ knowledge of the injury said.

He should be cleared to return by the start of training camp. pic.twitter.com/u6CnETiNG3

— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) January 23, 2023

ESPN’s Todd Archer says that Pollard is likely looking at a three-month recovery period.

Both reports suggest that Pollard will be ready for the start of training camp.

Pollard emerged as a major threat in the Cowboys offense this season. He rushed for 1,007 yards and nine touchdowns with an average of 5.2 yards per carry. He also caught 39 passes for 371 yards and three touchdowns. The 25-year-old made his first Pro Bowl.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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