Cowboys Rookie CB Revel Faces 6-8 Week Injury Setback

Dallas Cowboys rookie cornerback Shavon Revel Jr., selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft despite a torn ACL, is facing a significant setback in his recovery and is unlikely to play at the start of the season. Initially expected to return during training camp, Revel’s rehab now requires an additional six to eight weeks, delaying his potential return until mid-to-late October, well after the Cowboys' season opener. This development adds to the injury woes in Dallas’ secondary, which is already thin due to other key players like Trevon Diggs and Josh Butler also recovering from knee surgeries, and Caelen Carson sidelined with a hyperextended knee. Revel’s father and team officials have provided differing timelines, with the father offering a more cautious estimate while the Cowboys' executive expressed confidence in his eventual contribution. The Cowboys took a gamble drafting Revel based on his first-round potential prior to injury, but early camp footage shows the cornerback still limping, raising concerns about his readiness. The injury challenges have forced the Cowboys to rely heavily on DaRon Bland, Kaiir Elam, and others to fill the cornerback roles as the new season approaches.