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Jones Confirms LB Albright Will Miss Season With Back Injury
Posted 7 hours ago
Nick Eatman DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer
PHOENIX - Linebacker Alex Albright will miss the entire 2013 season because of a back injury that will require surgery.
Team owner Jerry Jones said after Saturday's loss to the Cardinals that Albright would indeed be out for what he thought was a lower-back injury.
"I don't know all of the details but I know it's a significant injury," Jones said. "He's out for the season."
Albright sustained the injury early in camp and missed all three preseason games.
While he wasn't expected to win the starting outside linebacker spot over Justin Durant, Albright was one of the team's better players on special teams.
Albright’s versatility is one of his best assets. He played defensive end in college at Boston College and was expected to be used some as a pass-rusher.
However, the Cowboys have had some nice surprises at outside linebacker, including veteran Ernie Sims, who at one point this offseason was the lowest outside backer on the depth chart. But before his groin injury he suffered earlier this week, Sims was even being discussed in a possible position battle with Durant.
The Cowboys have to like what they’re seeing from rookie DeVonte Holloman, who nearly had two more turnovers Saturday with a forced fumble that replay officials later called an incomplete pass, along with an interception to stall a Cardinals’ drive in the red zone.
Rookie Brandon Magee led the team with six tackles against Arizona. He should be in the mix for the sixth linebacker spot along with Caleb McSurdy.
Posted 7 hours ago
Nick Eatman DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer
PHOENIX - Linebacker Alex Albright will miss the entire 2013 season because of a back injury that will require surgery.
Team owner Jerry Jones said after Saturday's loss to the Cardinals that Albright would indeed be out for what he thought was a lower-back injury.
"I don't know all of the details but I know it's a significant injury," Jones said. "He's out for the season."
Albright sustained the injury early in camp and missed all three preseason games.
While he wasn't expected to win the starting outside linebacker spot over Justin Durant, Albright was one of the team's better players on special teams.
Albright’s versatility is one of his best assets. He played defensive end in college at Boston College and was expected to be used some as a pass-rusher.
However, the Cowboys have had some nice surprises at outside linebacker, including veteran Ernie Sims, who at one point this offseason was the lowest outside backer on the depth chart. But before his groin injury he suffered earlier this week, Sims was even being discussed in a possible position battle with Durant.
The Cowboys have to like what they’re seeing from rookie DeVonte Holloman, who nearly had two more turnovers Saturday with a forced fumble that replay officials later called an incomplete pass, along with an interception to stall a Cardinals’ drive in the red zone.
Rookie Brandon Magee led the team with six tackles against Arizona. He should be in the mix for the sixth linebacker spot along with Caleb McSurdy.
