Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland will miss 4-6 weeks with a knee injury, ESPN reported Monday.

The rookie avoided a season-ending ACL injury but will require surgery to repair a meniscus tear, according to ESPN and NFL Network.

Kneeland, 23, was injured in the first quarter of Sunday night’s 20-17 win at Pittsburgh as he was tackling Steelers quarterback Justin Fields.

Kneeland was making his first NFL start with pass rushers Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence out with injuries.

The 2024 second-round pick has recorded 10 tackles and three QB hits in five games (one start) this season. A mid-November return is possible provided his surgery and rehab go well.

–Field Level Media