Jake Ferguson injury update: What happened to the Cowboys TE? Will he return vs Giants on Week 18?

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson exited in the third quarter with a calf injury and didn’t return. His status vs Giants is unclear. He had 1 catch; 7 TDs this season.

Published on: Dec 26, 2025, 02:40:00 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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The Dallas Cowboys are out of the playoff race in the 2025-2016 season, but their woes are showing little signs of slowing down.

Jake Ferguson of the Dallas Cowboys against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 25. (Getty Images via AFP)

On Christmas Day, the Cowboys took on the Washington Commanders in what was their penultimate game of the season. Two stars of their squad - tight end Jake Ferguson and running back Javonte Williams were injured. And their status for the Week 18 game against the New York Giants on January 4, Sunday.

What Happened To Jake Ferguson?

Jake Fergusson was the latest addition to Dallas' 2025 injury list. Ferguson left the game in the third quarter, suddenly, and did not return. Later, the Cowboys announced on social media that Ferguson has suffered a calf injury. It's unclear when he sustained the injury.

The seriousness of the injury is unclear as the Dallas Cowboys are yet to provide an update. Ferguson's status for the Giants game on January 4 is also not certain.

Ferguson finished Thursday's game with one reception for six yards. This season, he has 81 receptions for 595 yards with seven touchdowns - a career high.

Also read: Javonte Williams injury update: Cowboys get troubling news after Commanders game; ‘hurt badly’

Javonte Williams Injury News

Javonte Williams, the Cowboys' top running back early in the Commanders, after what appeared to be his shoulder injury, a lingering condition that came up again Thursday. Williams was questionable to return, the Cowboys announced. In the fourth quarter, he has not featured yet for Dallas. His status for the Week 18 game vs the Giants is also uncertain.

Williams rushed for 54 yards in 13 attempts against the Commanders. This season, he has 239 carries for 1,147 yards with 10 touchdowns.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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