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Jerry Jones spent the offseason adding affordable veteran depth to strengthen the Dallas Cowboys' roster. Before training camp has even opened, one of those additions is already gone, forcing Dallas to revisit its plans along the offensive line.
Jones' effort to reinforce the Cowboys' offensive line took an early setback after veteran center Matt Hennessy was ruled out for the entire 2026 season. ESPN's Todd Archer reported on June 18 that Dallas placed Hennessy on season-ending injured reserve after he underwent neck surgery, ending his season before training camp.
The Cowboys signed Hennessy to a one-year, $1.4 million contract in March after he appeared in all 17 games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2025, starting two. Jones viewed the former third-round pick as an experienced backup behind Cooper Beebe following Brock Hoffman's departure in free agency.
Instead, Dallas lost one of its top interior depth options after Hennessy suffered a neck injury during organized team activities. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer initially indicated Hennessy could begin the year on the Physically Unable to Perform list, but the injury proved serious enough for the Cowboys to end his season before Week 1.
Jerry Jones spent the offseason adding affordable veteran depth to strengthen the Dallas Cowboys' roster. Before training camp has even opened, one of those additions is already gone, forcing Dallas to revisit its plans along the offensive line.
Jones' effort to reinforce the Cowboys' offensive line took an early setback after veteran center Matt Hennessy was ruled out for the entire 2026 season. ESPN's Todd Archer reported on June 18 that Dallas placed Hennessy on season-ending injured reserve after he underwent neck surgery, ending his season before training camp.
The Cowboys signed Hennessy to a one-year, $1.4 million contract in March after he appeared in all 17 games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2025, starting two. Jones viewed the former third-round pick as an experienced backup behind Cooper Beebe following Brock Hoffman's departure in free agency.
Instead, Dallas lost one of its top interior depth options after Hennessy suffered a neck injury during organized team activities. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer initially indicated Hennessy could begin the year on the Physically Unable to Perform list, but the injury proved serious enough for the Cowboys to end his season before Week 1.
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