How Many Games Will Brandin Cooks Miss? Cowboys WR Placed on IR With Infection

America’s Team bounced back against the Giants in Week 4 after suffering back-to-back defeats. But let’s be honest—the Cowboys have had a weird start to the season, leaving us all wondering if it’s good or bad. Speaking of the latest updates, the one on Brandin Cooks ahead of the Steelers game is certainly a bad one.

Dallas has placed WR Brandin Cooks on IR due to a knee issue,and he will be sitting out at least four games as reported by ESPN’s Todd Archer. That’s a tough blow for a team trying to gain momentum!

Cooks was proving to be a key piece in the Cowboys’ offense just before developing a knee infection. Post the Giants’ win, doctors cleaned out the infection and fixed a nagging meniscus issue that was bothering Cooks since training camp. Well, the infection’s out—that’s the good part. The downside, though? Cooks needs rest, and it’s not a short one, especially with some big games ahead.

He’s expected to return by November 10, just in time to face the Eagles. Until then, Cowboys Nation has to hope Dak Prescott’s supporting cast can carry the load. So, who’s stepping up? Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, and Jalen Brooks will have to fill the gap alongside CeeDee Lamb.

It’s not going to be a walk in the park for these players as Cooks pulled in good numbers—nine catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. These young receivers need to rise to the occasion, especially with the offense on a bit of a rollercoaster. Let’s just pray for their sakes that losing a veteran like Cooks does not crank up the pressure.

Brandin Cooks’ absence to test the Cowboys!

Jerry Jones promised the Cowboys were going “all-in” after last season’s Wild Card disaster. But, well, his version of it seems more like a soft reset. How else do you explain the offseason? No splashy signings, no real shake-ups, and suddenly Ezekiel Elliott, fresh off a release in 2023, is back in the RB1 spot. Yep, the same Zeke who struggled last year with the Patriots. And now, to add to the problem, Brandin Cooks is sidelined.

Sure, Cooks is not their WR1, but you better believe he’s a critical part of this offense. The reports have confirmed that Cooks will be out until week 9. And that’s the minimum absence we are considering. That means the Cowboys will face defenses like the Steelers, Lions, 49ers, and Falcons without him. The offense? Inconsistent, to say the least. Sure, they can beat teams like the Giants, but flopping against contenders like the Ravens? That won’t put you on any pedestal.

So, what’s the move here, Jerry? If the Cowboys are really “all-in,” now’s the time to show it. Another reliable receiver like Brandin Cooks would take pressure off Lamb and give Dak some breathing room. They don’t need to swing for a Davante Adams trade just yet. But they can’t afford to stand still either.

First up, let’s see how they handle the Steelers without Brandin Cooks. One game at a time. But after that, we can ask the question: what’s the nation’s most expensive franchise cooking?