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DeMarco Murray reportedly suffered a fractured right ankle and high ankle sprain on Sunday.
TheDeMarco Murray injury on Sunday Night Football was a bit unclear, according to the video, when it originally happened to the Dallas Cowboys rookie running back. It appears now, however, that Murray both fractured his ankle and suffered a high ankle sprain in an injury that could cost him the season.
Murray's new injury diagnosis was first reported by ESPN Dallas's Tim MacMahon. He also reported that Murray is likely out for the season, something that isn't necessarily surprising considering the severity of the ankle injuries.
Murray rushed 159 times this season for 872 yards and two touchdowns this season after replacing Felix Jones earlier in the year after the Cowboys incumbent went down with an injury. The rookie had also caught 25 passes for 177 yards while having a large part in just six of the Cowboys games this season.
With Murray out, it's likely the Cowboys will be forced to sign another running back to back-up Jones as they released Tashard Choice earlier in the season.
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A DeMarco Murray injury is the last thing the Dallas Cowboys need at this point in the season considering the rookie's impressiver performance over the past several weeks, but that appears to be what happened on Sunday Night Football. Murray appeared to possibly twist his right ankle while being tackled by Dave Tollefson.
Murray could have possibly hurt both of his ankles as it looked like Tollefson rolled up on his back legs as he took him down, but an actual injury update hasn't been given as of yet. For now, Felix Jones will take the remaining snaps for the Cowboys as he's the only other active running back on the team.
Murray has taken 159 carries for 872 yards and two touchdowns this season after replacing Jones earlier in the year after the Cowboys incumbent went down with an injury.
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DeMarco Murray Injury Update: Fantasy Impact Of Fractured Ankle, High Ankle Sprain
The Dallas Cowboys suffered a brutal loss to the New York Giants Sunday evening, but they suffered a bigger loss as running back DeMarco Murray was likely lost for the season with a broken right ankle and high ankle sprain. Murray suffered the injury in the first quarter after only five carries and was immediately taken back to the locker room where x-rays revealed the fracture.
Felix Jones, only recently back from his own high ankle sprain, took over the rushing duties and put together a strong performance in relief of Murray. Jones rushed 16 times for 106 yards an caught six passes for 31 yards. He will be the starting running back the rest of the way as the Cowboys are actually out of additional running backs right now. They will likely sign at least one and maybe two free agents, but Jones is the guy moving forward.
For Murray, it ends what had been turning into a fantastic rookie season. Murray dealt with injuries in college, so this is not shocking, but it doesn't make it any easier to swallow. The big question moving forward for fantasy owners is how the Cowboys plan on handling their running back situation in 2012. Will it be an open competition in camp for the number one job, or will it be a running back by committee that turns the situation into an untenable option in fantasy football?
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Dec 12 7:45a by David Fucillo - 0 comments