Dallas has activated tight end Peyton Hendershot before his 21-day practice window expired. Hendershot was placed on injured reserve on October 12 after dealing with an ankle injury. He missed six games in total, but is now ready to return.
To make room for him on the 53-man roster, the Cowboys placed tight end Sean McKeon, who ironically replaced Hendershot in mid-October, on IR. McKeon failed to record a catch in nine games this season.
Update : Peyton Hendershot has been activated from injured reserve. To make room, Sean McKeon has been moved to IR in his place.
Matt Waletzko (shoulder) will have his 21-day practice window opened today. #Cowboys https://t.co/cuh2OTYUBA
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) December 6, 2023
What was supposed to be a breakout season for the so-called “four horsemen” turned into an injury-riddled season that has since become a one-man show. In 17 games last season, Hendershot caught 11 passes for 103 yards and two scores. With only one catch on the season, it’s left the majority of the load for Cowboys starting tight end Jake Ferguson.
Ferguson has been phenomenal over the last month, earning his way into the discussion of the second tier of league tight ends. He’s emerged as a true weapon for the Cowboys during Prescott’s magical run.
While his statistics aren’t eye-popping, the addition of Hendershot should only strengthen what has become one of the most dangerous passing teams throughout the league.