On Thursday night, Dallas lost 16-3 to Pittsburgh in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. According to reports, the Cowboys lost a key member their offense during this game.
ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler reported that Cowboys fullback Sewo Olonilua sustained a shoulder injury and will be out of action for a while.
Cowboys starting fullback Sewo Olonilua suffered a shoulder injury in Thursday's preseason game against the Steelers and will miss significant time, per sources. Dallas was excited about his role and his camp before the injury.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 8, 2021
Sources say that Sewo Olonilua, Cowboys’ starting fullback, suffered a shoulder injury during Thursday’s preseason match against the Steelers. He will be out for a while. Fowler reported that Dallas was enthusiastic about his position and his camp prior to the injury.
Dak Prescott is also being treated by the Cowboys for a shoulder injury. According to reports, he did light throwing Saturday.
The 2021 regular season will open in Dallas on Thursday, September 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Kickoff between the Cowboys & the Buccaneers will take place at 8:20 p.m. E.T. The game will be broadcast on NBC.