Latest Quinnen Williams injury update is troubling for Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys suffered their seventh loss of the season in Week 15, falling to the Minnesota Vikings.

During the game, they also lost multiple players to injury. First, it was Javonte Williams, their star running back, who suffered a shoulder injury. He was able to return, but then the Cowboys lost fullback Hunter Luepke and star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to concussions.

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On Monday, head coach Brian Schottenheimer offered an update on both players, which wasn't encouraging. Coach Schotty said both are in concussion protocol, before saying the next few days will be telling. He added that CeeDee Lamb proved last week that a player's status can change in a hurry.

“You all see what happened with CeeDee. Next thing you know he’s out there at Wednesday’s practice. So we’ll see,” Schottenheimer said.

Quinnen Williams and Hunter Luepke are in the concussion protocol, but Brian Schottenheimer said the next few days will be telling. “You all see what happened with CeeDee. Next thing you know he’s out there at Wednesday’s practice. So we’ll see,” the coach said.
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Williams had an interception on the first drive of the game, and added three tackles. In five games with Dallas, he has 16 tackles and 1.5 sacks. If he's unable to play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers, it will be a major blow to the Dallas defense.

Luepke, who is the only fullback on the roster, had 16 yards rushing and 14 receiving against the Vikings. He's a versatile player who excels on special teams, and he suffered his concussion making a tackle on kick coverage.

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