Malachi Lawrence may miss multiple weeks due to ankle injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Malachi Lawrence suffered an ankle injury during the Week 8 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated on November 3 that Lawrence might be sidelined for several weeks. In addition to Lawrence's situation, rookie defensive back Caleb Downs and safety P.J. Locke are both in the concussion protocol, further impacting the Cowboys' defensive depth as they prepare for upcoming challenges.
- •Malachi Lawrence injured his ankle against the Arizona Cardinals.
- •Lawrence might be out for multiple weeks, per coach Schottenheimer.
- •Caleb Downs and P.J. Locke are both in concussion protocol.
- •These injuries could impact the Cowboys' defensive lineup moving forward.
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Malachi Lawrence might miss multiple weeks
"Malachi Lawrence might be out a while, while Caleb Downs and P.J. Locke are in the concussion protocol
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