The Dallas Cowboys have started the Brian Schottenheimer era off with a 2-2-1 record through five games. Dak Prescott has looked like one of the best quarterbacks in the league thus far, however, the team has suffered some head scratching losses.
Now, they’ve lost a starter for the rest of the 2025 season.
(Breaking News) The Cowboys lose their starting running back for the entire 2025 season
Aug 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
It’s the end of the season for Cowboys running back Miles Sanders.
As announced by Stephen Jones on 105.3 The Fan, the Cowboys have placed Sanders on injured reserve for the remainder of the season:
The Cowboys have listed him with knee and ankle injuries, and Todd Archer of ESPN reports that Sanders needs a chondral tissue graft on his left knee. That is the same surgery Trevon Diggs had on his knee in January, where pieces of bone and cartilage are transplanted into the affected area to improve the joint.
Blue has four carries for 7 yards.
Sanders finishes his first season with the Cowboys with 20 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown and eight catches for 30 yards. He lost a fumble.
Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (24) walks off the field with team staff during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Here is a look at Sanders’ season stats
Nov 19, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (6) is tackled near the goal line by Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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