John Stephens Jr.

John Stephens Jr. (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will be out for the remainder of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Stephens recently suffered a significant knee injury, which is officially being diagnosed as a torn ACL. He is going to be out for the remainder of the 2024 season while recovering. His absence shouldn't have a big impact for fantasy purposes.

Cowboys TE John Stephens Jr. (hamstring) is officially inactive for Week 1.

Fantasy Impact

Stephens did not participate in practice this week due to a hamstring injury. He will have to wait at least one more week before making his season debut.

John Stephens Jr. is not practicing on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

Fantasy Impact

Stephens will have a couple of more days to return to practice to be ready for the season opener on Sunday against the Browns.

Rookie TE John Stephens Jr. suffered a torn ACL during Saturday's preseason game versus Seattle.

Fantasy Impact

Stephens, a rookie UDFA showed signs of potential after bringing in five-of-seven targets for 56 yards and one touchdown for Dallas in their preseason opener. Due to his injury, the 23-year-old rookie will have to wait until the 2024 season for another chance to make the Cowboys' 53-man roster.

John Stephens Jr. corralled 5-of-7 targets for 56 yards and one touchdown as the Cowboys fell to the Jaguars 28-23 on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Stephens Jr., a rookie UDFA, set the high marks in targets, receptions, and yards for the Cowboys on Saturday night. He still has a major hill to climb to make the Cowboys' roster this season, but continued performances like this should give him an outside shot of doing so.