Jake Ferguson clears concussion protocol and is expected to play in Cowboys vs. Bengals

FRISCO, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys are on the way back with more firepower. They were able to defeat the New York Giants on Thanksgiving with the help of Brandin Cooks, his first matchup since landing on injured reserve this season, and they’re hoping Jake Ferguson can have the same or even greater impact against the Cincinnati Bengals .

The Pro Bowl tight end has officially cleared concussion protocol and will take the field Monday night to try to extend the Cowboys’ winning streak to three after missing the previous two games – both of which were wins against NFC East opponents .

Ferguson was sidelined for a total of three games this season, the first due to an MCL sprain, but he is now fully healthy heading into the final five regular season games of 2024.

That can only be seen as a huge positive for Cooper Rush and the Cowboys’ offense, considering how dangerous Ferguson has proven to be, but also because his absence has opened the door for both Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford to deal with that Turn to start corner.

With the plight of the latter two, head coach and offensive playcaller Mike McCarthy will have many more options for packages that include multiple tight ends, perhaps without sacrificing the ability to have an additional pass-catcher on the field; and without losing anything in pass or run blocking.

Ferguson had a breakout season in 2023, and while he was slowed this time by an unsettled offense and some injuries, there’s still a chance he takes over a game or two before this season is over.