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Hip Surgery Puts Cowboys Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku’s Offseason on Hold

The timing forces Dallas to reassess edge depth for a new 3-4 defense.

Jan 4, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku (41) celebrates after a play during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Oct 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku (41) warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Overview

  • ESPN’s Todd Archer reports Ezeiruaku is five weeks removed from hip surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp, though he will not be a full participant in the offseason program.
  • Clarence Hill Jr. of DLLS first reported the procedure and indicated the recovery could extend into training camp.
  • Ezeiruaku, a 2025 second-round pick, posted 2.5 sacks and 36 pressures as a rookie, with the pressures ranking fourth among NFL rookies.
  • With only James Houston (5.5 sacks last season) as an experienced on-roster outside linebacker, Dallas faces immediate depth questions at edge.
  • Jadeveon Clowney (8.5 sacks) and Sam Williams are pending free agents, and the Cowboys hold the No. 12 and No. 20 draft picks as they evaluate veteran and draft options at the position.