The Dallas Cowboys’ secondary has been severely impacted by injuries throughout the 2024-25 NFL season, with cornerbacks Trevon Diggs, DaRon Bland, Jourdan Lewis, Caelen Carson, and Josh Butler all missing significant time. Bland began the season on injured reserve, while Diggs, Carson, and Butler all suffered injuries that ended their seasons.
With the lack of depth in the secondary, the Cowboys are in urgent need of reinforcements. Therefore, Jourdan Lewis, who is currently dealing with an elbow injury, would be a critical addition for their Week 16 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Lewis provided an encouraging update regarding his availability for the game, assuring fans that while he is dealing with some physical issues, he intends to play. “It’s football,” Lewis stated. “I’m a little banged up, but I feel I can go out there and play.”
In early November, Lewis was ranked as the NFL’s top slot corner, further underscoring his importance to the Cowboys’ defensive unit.
Here’s hoping Lewis’ determination to return to action pays off. The Cowboys will take on the Buccaneers in a primetime Sunday Night Football showdown.
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Cowboys connected to ex-NFL Coach of the Year as potential replacement for Mike McCarthy
Over the past four weeks, the Dallas Cowboys have gone 3-1, which has led to Jerry Jones offering head coach Mike McCarthy a vote of confidence. Cowboys players have also expressed their support for McCarthy, praising the locker room culture after the team’s most recent victory. Despite this, speculation continues about who could take over as head coach if the team decides to move on from McCarthy.
Dan Graziano of ESPN recently reported that Mike Vrabel, the 2021 NFL Coach of the Year, could be a candidate for the Cowboys’ head coaching job if McCarthy is let go. Vrabel, who was dismissed by the Tennessee Titans two years after winning the award, is currently serving as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns. Graziano wrote, “Mike Vrabel’s name is buzzy ahead of the coaching carousel.” He added that some believe Vrabel could be a candidate for Dallas, even though Jerry Jones continues to praise McCarthy without extending his contract, which is set to expire at the end of the season.
Vrabel has also been linked to potential roles with the Las Vegas Raiders and his former school, the Ohio State Buckeyes.
If the Cowboys decide to move on from McCarthy, which many fans would support, Vrabel is a proven head coach who could inject new energy into the team. In that case, the Cowboys might also look for a new offensive coordinator and make changes to the offense in the offseason.
While it’s unclear what Jerry Jones will decide, the potential pursuit of Vrabel is something to watch closely.
