Josh Butler Injury: Cowboys Defensive Back Ruled Out After Knee Injury Against Giants

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Josh Butler has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury in the team’s Week 3 matchup against the New York Giants.

Injury Details

Butler went down with the injury in the third quarter of the game after colliding with a Giants player. He was immediately taken to the locker room and later underwent an MRI, which revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

Impact on Cowboys Defense

Butler’s injury is a significant blow to the Cowboys’ already depleted secondary. He started the first three games of the season at free safety and had been playing well, recording 14 tackles, an interception, and two pass breakups.

With Butler out, the Cowboys will likely turn to veteran safety Donovan Wilson to take over his starting role. Wilson has 20 career starts and has played well when called upon in the past.

Long-Term Implications

Butler’s ACL injury typically requires 9-12 months of recovery time. This means that he is unlikely to be ready to return to the field until after the 2023 season.

The Cowboys are hoping that Butler can make a full recovery and return to his pre-injury form. He is a talented young player with a bright future, and the team will need him back on the field as soon as possible.