Cowboys' Shemar James taken to locker room after potential head injury in first half

Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Shemar James was taken to the locker room during the first half of the Week 6 matchup with the Carolina Panthers.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Shemar James. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are currently in a battle with the Carolina Panthers. Both teams are looking to earn their second straight win of the season.

Coming into the game, the Cowboys were without a lot of big-name offensive weapons, as well as some key names being out on defense.

In the second quarter, the Cowboys would see an injury to rookie linebacker Shemar James that has fans wondering about his future.

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James was taken to the locker room after what appeared to be a potential head injury during a tackle attempt.

According to Patrik Walker of the official Cowboys website, James is being looked at by a neurologist after the play.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Shemar James and cornerback Trevon Diggs. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

James was a fifth-round pick by the Cowboys in this past year's NFL Draft. The rookie is getting more of an opportunity as veteran linebacker Jack Sanborn was inactive for the Week 6 game with a concussion.

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Last week, the rookie led the Cowboys with 15 tackles in their win over the New York Jets. The Cowboys can't seem to find any luck when it comes to injuries to their defense.

We will continue to keep you updated on James' potential injury as news comes in.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Shemar James. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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