Dallas Cowboys Prepare to be Without Key Starter Johnathan Hankins
The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for the possibility of being without their starting defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins for the upcoming season. According to a report from Heavy.com, the Cowboys are expecting Hankins to miss the entire season due to a knee injury.
Hankins, a former Ohio State Buckeye, was signed by the Cowboys in the offseason and was expected to be a key contributor on the defensive line. His absence will be a huge blow to the Cowboys’ defense, as he was expected to be a key part of the team’s run defense.
The Cowboys are reportedly looking to replace Hankins with a combination of veteran free agents and rookies. The team has already signed veteran defensive tackle Terrell McClain and drafted defensive tackle Maliek Collins in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
McClain is expected to take over Hankins’ role as the starting defensive tackle, while Collins is expected to provide depth at the position. The Cowboys also have a number of other young defensive linemen on the roster, including Tyrone Crawford, Jack Crawford, and David Irving.
The Cowboys also have a number of other veterans on the defensive line, including Cedric Thornton, Benson Mayowa, and Ryan Russell. All three of these players are expected to play significant roles in the Cowboys’ defensive line rotation.
The Cowboys’ defense was already expected to be one of the best units in the NFL this season, and the loss of Hankins will certainly hurt the team’s chances of making a deep run in the playoffs. However, the team is confident that they can still be successful without him.
The Cowboys have a number of talented players on their defensive line, and they are confident that they can make up for the loss of Hankins. The team is also hoping that the addition of McClain and Collins can help to fill the void left by Hankins.
The Cowboys will need to rely on their defensive line to be successful this season, and the loss of Hankins is a big blow to the team’s chances of success. However, the team is confident that they can still be successful without him. With the addition of McClain and Collins, the Cowboys are hoping to make up for the loss of Hankins and still be one of the top defenses in the NFL this season.