As a rookie, Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore showed sparks as a playmaker in the middle of the Dallas defense. Things opened up for Gallimore when both Gerald McCoy and Trystne Hill suffered season-ending injuries. Gallimore became the starter, and after an impressive rookie campaign for the third-round pick, he was anticipated to be a starter in 2021.
After not suffering any major injuries in the first preseason game, Dallas saw Gallimore go down against the Cardinals. In the second defensive drive, the Oklahoma product went down with what appeared to be a left arm injury, needing attention from trainers, and went straight to the locker room.
Cowboys DT Neville Gallimore is walking to the locker room in visible pain, his left arm heavily wrapped. Would be a huge absence for defense. The 2020 third-round pick in terrific shape and has developed steadily.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 14, 2021
Gallimore suffered the injury at the bottom of the pile with fellow defensive lineman Brent Urban. He had 28 total tackles as a rookie to go along with four quarterback hits. Dallas’ depth at defensive tackle is among the worst in the league. Losing Gallimore for any extended period of time could be a big issue for the club’s defense.
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