Peyton Hendershot injured an ankle in practice back on Sept. 29. It’s already sidelined the second-year tight end for two games; now it’s going to cost him at least four more.
The Cowboys placed Hendershot on injured reserve Thursday. The soonest he can return to action is Nov. 19’s away game versus Carolina.
To take his place on the 53-man active roster, the club signed fourth-year veteran Sean McKeon from the practice squad.
McKeon had been elevated from the practice squad in both Weeks 4 and 5 to provide depth in Hendershot’s absence. Though he has not recorded any receptions or gotten any targets in the passing game, the former Michigan Wolverine did make a key play in the team’s 38-3 romp over New England.
After blocking on a fourth-quarter KaVontae Turpin run, McKeon hustled behind the speedster and was in perfect position to fall on the ball after Turpin fumbled it 50 yards downfield.
WATCH: Former #USFL MVP KaVontae Turpin with an electrifying 54 yard run for the Dallas Cowboys.
Luckily, the fumble at the end stayed with the offense. Regardless, Turpin's outstanding speed & agility is making an impact in Dallas this year on offense. pic.twitter.com/LvPBTqr0V5
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) October 1, 2023
After a promising rookie season by Hendershot, the undrafted free agent out of Indiana has failed to make much of a statistical impact thus far in 2023. He dropped a surefire touchdown on his only target of the season opener, his lone touch in Week 2 was an ill-advised goal-line run that was snuffed out, and he caught one pass for three yards versus Arizona.
Now he’ll have at least four more weeks to mend an ankle injury that “has not progressed as hoped,” per Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News.
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McKeon’s signing to the active roster opened up a slot on the practice squad, one that was filled with newly-acquired free agent linebacker Rashaan Evans.
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