Dallas Cowboys’ Princeton Fant Out for 2026 NFL Season with ACL Injury
Princeton Fant, the tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, has been sidelined for the entire 2026 NFL season following a severe knee injury. Reports indicate that Fant has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, alongside a partial tear of his medial collateral ligament (MCL). This unfortunate situation occurred during a practice session on Monday when he was caught in a collision with a teammate while being blocked.
The head coach of the Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer, confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday, revealing that Fant will undergo surgery in the coming weeks to address the injuries. At 27 years old, this season would have marked Fant’s fourth year in the NFL, all with the Dallas Cowboys. Despite his relatively modest experience on the field—having played only 14 offensive snaps throughout his career and none in the previous season—he has contributed significantly on special teams.
Last year, Fant primarily occupied a spot on the practice squad, appearing in just one game, where he managed to record a solitary tackle. With him out for the season, the Cowboys are expected to pivot to Jake Ferguson as their starting tight end. Depth in the position will also be provided by Luke Schoonmaker, Brevyn Spann-Ford, and undrafted rookie Michael Trigg, highlighting the team’s strategic adjustments following Fant’s injury.
