Cowboys Rookie CB Revel Jr. Faces Extended ACL Rehab

Dallas Cowboys rookie cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. is recovering from a torn ACL suffered during his senior college season and is not expected to return in time for the season opener, with his rehabilitation projected to last another 6-8 weeks. While the team initially hoped for an earlier return during training camp, they are prioritizing Revel's full recovery, especially given the multiple injuries plaguing the Cowboys' cornerback room, including those to Trevon Diggs and Josh Butler. Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones expressed optimism that Revel would be back in the next couple of weeks but noted that as a rookie, he will need time to adjust to the professional level. Revel, once considered a potential first-round talent, is currently expected to compete for playing time behind starters DaRon Bland, Kaiir Elam, and either Israel Mukuamu or Kemon Hall. Additionally, the Cowboys' running back competition is intense, with veterans JaVonte Williams and Miles Sanders leading the depth chart, while rookie Jaydon Blue impresses; however, Deuce Vaughn's hamstring injury has limited his practice time and could impact his standing in the depth chart. The Cowboys are managing a significant number of injuries as they approach the start of the regular season, balancing optimism for players' returns with the reality of ongoing recovery timelines.