Report: Cowboys CB C.J. Goodwin may miss rest of season with pectoral tear

The Cowboys’ most recent trip to San Francisco ended in a devastating loss. It seems that there is now harm to compound the insult.

NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that Cowboys cornerback and star player on special teams C.J. Goodwin tore his left pectoral muscle in the Week 5 loss. Although it appears that he may return to the field sooner rather than later, he is anticipated to miss the remainder of the 2023 season.

On Sunday, Goodwin made one tackle before leaving the game due to what was initially thought to be a shoulder injury. After making a brief comeback to the game, he seemed to inform special teams coordinator John Fassel that he wouldn’t be able to play on. Goodwin was subsequently ruled out of the

Cowboys’ star special teams player is out once again. According to a source, CJ Goodwin tore his pectoral muscle and will miss the entire season.

— October 9, 2023, Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)

Cornerback He was replaced as the special teams gunner by Noah Igbinoghene.

Goodwin was slated for an MRI on Monday, but early information from the locker room at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night indicated that the injury was considered to be serious.

It was announced by Monday afternoon that a choice had to be made about the torn muscle. In order to heal the muscle, Goodwin might require emergency surgery and miss the remainder of the campaign.

As an alternative, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News suggests that he and the team focus on strengthening the region surrounding the muscle. He could put off having surgery until later if he works on getting back into playing shape.

Goodwin is “likely” going to be placed on injured reserve, according to Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, according to Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He will have to miss at least four games if he is placed there.