Cowboys' Liufau suffers forearm fracture ahead of surgery
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau sustained a fractured left forearm during the team's preseason finale on August 28. The injury occurred in the game, leading to concerns about his availability for the upcoming season. Coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated that Liufau would miss "weeks," while owner Jerry Jones expressed a more optimistic outlook regarding his potential recovery timeline. Liufau is scheduled for surgery as early as August 30, which will provide more clarity on his status moving forward.
- •Marist Liufau injured in preseason finale on August 28
- •Scheduled for surgery on August 30
- •Coach estimates Liufau will miss weeks
- •Jerry Jones offers a more positive recovery outlook
- •Impact on Cowboys' defense prior to season opener
- 5:50 AMESPN NFL — Cowboys' Liufau fractures forearm, set for surgery
"Cowboys outside linebacker Marist Liufau is scheduled to have surgery as early as Monday on a fractured left forearm he suffered in Friday's preseason finale. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Liufau would miss "weeks," but Jerry Jones was more optimistic.
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