Overview
- Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Hennessy will have surgery to repair a disc and will start training camp on the active/Physically Unable to Perform list with no timetable for return.
- Hennessy signed a one-year deal with Dallas in free agency and has 64 career games and 24 starts, having played mostly at center with limited time at left guard.
- Cooper Beebe is expected to remain the starting center, but Hennessy’s absence makes the Cowboys thin behind him and could force the team to pursue outside help or change practice reps.
- The offensive line already has uncertainty at left tackle with Tyler Guyton and Nate Thomas competing for the job, so Hennessy’s recovery will affect how the staff allocates depth and reps across the line.
- Neck injuries have already cost the team linemen recently, so Hennessy’s rehab timeline will shape roster choices early in camp and could determine whether he is eligible for a midcamp return or misses regular-season games if shifted to reserve PUP.