The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for a big Monday Night Football matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but their star wide receiver Amari Cooper may not be available. Cooper suffered a groin injury in the Cowboys’ Week 8 win over the Philadelphia Eagles and is now listed as questionable for the game.
The injury occurred in the fourth quarter when Cooper was attempting to make a catch. He immediately grabbed his groin area and was taken to the locker room for further evaluation. After the game, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that Cooper was being evaluated for a groin strain and that the team would know more after further testing.
The Cowboys are already without starting quarterback Dak Prescott, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 5. Without Cooper, the Cowboys would be missing two of their top offensive weapons against one of the best defenses in the NFL.
Cooper has been one of the Cowboys’ most consistent offensive threats this season, with 37 receptions for 511 yards and four touchdowns. His presence on the field has been invaluable for the Cowboys, and his absence would be a huge blow to their offense.
The Cowboys will have to wait until later in the week to determine if Cooper will be able to play against the Steelers. If he is unable to go, it would be a major setback for the Cowboys’ offense and could make it difficult for them to keep up with Pittsburgh’s high-powered offense.
The health of Cooper’s groin will be a major storyline leading up to Monday night’s game. The Cowboys are hoping that he will be able to suit up and help them secure a much-needed win against the Steelers.
