Trending Now - Cowboys' Ezeiruaku Has Successful Hip Labrum Surgery

WHO:

Donovan Ezeiruaku, Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker

Brian Schottenheimer, Cowboys head coach

Christian Parker, new defensive coordinator

Jadeveon Clowney, last year's leader in sacks for the Cowboys

James Houston, remaining pass rusher from last year's 53-man roster

Dante Fowler, Sam Williams, Payton Turner, unrestricted free agents

WHAT:

Ezeiruaku underwent hip labrum surgery to repair a tear.

Ezeiruaku is expected to miss most of the spring offseason program.

Ezeiruaku played in all 17 games during his rookie season, starting in nine.

He registered 40 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, two sacks, and a forced fumble.

Ezeiruaku led college football with 17.5 sacks in his final year at Boston College.

The Cowboys are transitioning to a 3-4 defensive scheme under Parker.

The Cowboys are considering pass-rushing help through the draft and free agency.

WHERE:

Frisco, Texas

Oxnard, California (location for training camp)

WHEN:

Ezeiruaku underwent surgery five weeks prior to March 03, 2026.

Ezeiruaku is expected to be ready by the start of training camp in 2026.

WHY:

The surgery was necessary to repair a labrum tear.

The transition to a new defensive scheme under Parker necessitates Ezeiruaku's role as an outside linebacker.

HOW:

Ezeiruaku's recovery process will include participation in walkthroughs during the spring and June minicamp.

Schottenheimer expressed confidence in Ezeiruaku's abilities and fit for the new defensive responsibilities.

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku recently underwent hip labrum surgery to repair a tear and is expected to miss most of the spring offseason program, but he should be ready by the start of training camp. Ezeiruaku had a strong rookie season, playing in all 17 games and leading college football with 17.5 sacks in his final year at Boston College, and head coach Brian Schottenheimer remains confident in his fit for the team's new 3-4 defensive scheme under defensive coordinator Christian Parker. As the Cowboys look to bolster their pass-rushing options through the draft and free agency, they will also be counting on Ezeiruaku's recovery and participation in walkthroughs during the spring and June minicamp.