KaVontae Turpin likely out for Cowboys in Week 7 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and kick returner KaVontae Turpin is expected to miss Week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a rib injury sustained during the opening kickoff in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers. In Turpin's absence, running back Tyler Goodson took over kick-return duties, while wide receiver Jonathan Mingo handled punt returns. The Cowboys will look to adjust their special teams strategy as they face a division rival.
- •KaVontae Turpin has a rib injury from Week 6.
- •Tyler Goodson replaced Turpin on kick returns.
- •Jonathan Mingo handled punts in Turpin's absence.
- •The Cowboys face the Eagles in Week 7.
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — KaVontae Turpin unlikely to play in Week 7
"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver/kick returner KaVontae Turpin appears unlikely to play in Week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles
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