Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Undergoes ankle surgery
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Hendershot (ankle) had surgery after the Cowboys' season ended, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
The depth tight end should be available once the team's offseason program begins in the spring, per Archer. Hendershot caught four passes for 38 yards and no touchdowns in eight games this season.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Spotted in walking boot
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Hendershot was seen with a walking boot on his right foot following Dallas' wild-card loss to Green Bay on Sunday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hendershot suffered a foot injury after failing to record any stats during Sunday's loss. The 24-year-old will now focus on getting healthy ahead of next season.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Won't play vs. Seahawks
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Dallas did not activate Hendershot (ankle) from its injured reserve list for Thursday's game versus the Seahawks, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
There seemed to be some promise that Hendershot might be available for Week 13 after he was a full participant at practice Wednesday, but in the end, he'll miss his ninth straight game Thursday. It appears the Cowboys will wait until Week 14 to activate him instead.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Remains unlimited
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Hendershot (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Hendershot was designated to return from IR two weeks ago and has been practicing in full with the team ever since. However, the Indiana product has still not been moved to the 53-man roster and has a week until he needs to be, which will leave his status for Thursday's game against the Seahawks up in the air.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: No limitations Tuesday
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Hendershot (ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Hendershot was designated to return from injured reserve almost two weeks ago, and he's now logged his second consecutive full practice. The second-year tight end has only appeared in three games for Dallas this season, and he must be activated to the team's active roster in order to suit up for Week 13's contest.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Full participant in practice
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Hendershot (ankle) was a full participant in Dallas' practice Monday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Hendershot has been on injured reserve since October but is now closer to making his return. The 24-year-old, who was designated to return from IR on Nov. 15, has a chance to be activated in time to play Thursday versus the Seahawks. Over three games this season, Hendershot has caught one of his two targets for just three yards.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Takes next step for return
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Hendershot (ankle) was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports, and the tight end was a full participant in practice, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic.
Hendershot spent the minimum of four weeks on injured reserve before being designated to return. The Indiana product told Gehlken that he feels fresh, although he's not sure if he'll be able to return Sunday against the Panthers, so despite his full participation in practice, he should be considered questionable for the game.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Still dealing with injury
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Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Hendershot (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hendershot missed the team's Week 4 win over the Patriots after he popped up on the team's injury report Friday. The second-year pro is still working toward recovery and will spend the first day of Week 5 prep on the sideline.
Hendershot caught one of two targets for seven yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Seahawks.
The second-year tight end caught his first pass of the preseason late in the first quarter, contributing to Dallas' first TD drive of the night. Hendershot seems ensconced in the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind Jake Ferguson and Luke Schoonmaker, especially with promising undrafted rookie John Stephens having suffered a season-ending ACL tear Saturday. In a similar role in 2022, Hendershot caught 11 of 16 targets for 103 yards and two TDs, while adding a third score on a two-yard carry -- his only rush of the season.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Three TDs in first NFL season
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Hendershot (hamstring) caught 11 of 16 targets for 103 yards and two touchdowns over 17 regular-season games in 2022. He also added a two-yard rushing TD on his only carry.
An undrafted rookie out of Indiana, Hendershot impressed in training camp and won the No. 3 spot on the tight end depth chart to begin the season, a role that wound up leading to some fantasy value thanks to his nose for the end zone, even if he didn't see more than one target in any game after the Cowboys' Week 9 bye. Dalton Schultz is a free agent this offseason, and if he heads elsewhere, Hendershot could see a much more significant role in the Dallas offense in 2023, though he'd likely still be behind 2022 fourth-round pick Jake Ferguson.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Back on the field Monday
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Hendershot (groin) returned to Monday's wild-card game against the Buccaneers, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports
Hendershot was forced out with a hip injury sustained at some point during the first quarter. However, the rookie tight end was able to quickly return for Dallas' first offensive series of the second quarter. Hendershot should continue to play a majority of special-teams snaps while providing depth behind top tight ends Dalton Schultz and Jake Ferguson.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Exits versus Tampa Bay
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Hendershot is questionable to return to Monday's playoff game against the Buccaneers with a thigh injury, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hendershot was deemed questionable to return midway through the first quarter, so it's likely this injury occurred early during Monday's contest. The 23-year-old tight end has logged four targets over the Cowboys' past nine games, and his absence should leave Sean McKeon to take on a bigger role behind Dalton Schultz and Jake Ferguson for the time being.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Gets into end zone again
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Hendershot caught his only target for a 20-yard touchdown in Sunday's overtime loss to the Jaguars.
The rookie made a great catch in the second quarter despite tight coverage from Jacksonville linebacker Devin Lloyd to haul in his second receiving TD of the season, and third score overall. Hendershot has seen only three targets over the last six games with top tight end Dalton Schultz healthy, but his occasional flashes of big-play ability bode well for his NFL future.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Nabs rushing TD
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Hendershot turned his only carry into a two-yard touchdown during Thursday's win over the Giants.
The Cowboys' tight end room had a lot to be thankful for after the game. In addition to Hendershot's score on a jet sweep in the fourth quarter, Dalton Schultz caught two touchdown passes and Jake Ferguson made highlight reels by hurdling a New York defender on a 30-yard reception. Hendershot's spot on the depth chart affords him few touches, but the rookie is on his way to becoming an effective H-back in the NFL.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Hauls in first career TD
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Hendershot caught both his targets for five yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Lions.
The rookie tight end was wide open in the back of the end zone on a two-yard strike from Dak Prescott late in the fourth quarter, giving Hendershot his first TD in the NFL. With Dalton Schultz healthy and fellow rookie Jake Ferguson also flashing this season when he's gotten the opportunity, however, Hendershot is little more than a dart throw from a fantasy perspective, even if the Dallas passing game takes a step forward with Prescott back under center.
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Cowboys' Peyton Hendershot: Hauls in TD against Seahawks
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Hendershot caught three of seven targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason game against Seattle.
The undrafted rookie tight end out of Indiana wound up playing hero in this one, catching a pass in the flat from Ben DiNucci in the fourth quarter and breaking multiple tackles to get into the end zone for what proved to be the winning score. Hendershot has acquitted himself fairly well in camp and the preseason, but his chances of making the 53-man roster could depend on the health of Sean McKeon (ankle), with Dalton Schultz and 2022 fourth-round pick Jake Ferguson locked into spots.
