Tony Pollard

The Dallas Cowboys offense took a big blow in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Tony Pollard injured his left ankle during a ...

Dak Prescott threw two interceptions in the first half, including one in the red zone and another that put the 49ers in field goal range, and Brett Maher ...

Maher, who missed an NFL-record four extra points last week, had the PAT blocked by [Samson Ebukam](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9275/samson-ebukam). [Dalton Schultz](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/2069/dalton-schultz), who scored twice on Monday night against the Bucs. Ward had the pass bounce off his chest for what should have been an easy interception, but it bounced right into the hands of 49ers linebacker [Fred Warner](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/11861/fred-warner), who returned the pick 16 yards. It set up a seven-play, 13-yard drive that ended with a 26-yard field goal by [Robbie Gould](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/11804/robbie-gould). The Cowboys running back needed help from athletic trainers to get off the field before taking a cart to the training room. Instead of a lead, the Cowboys trail the 49ers 9-6 at halftime.

Tony Pollard, who was enjoying a breakout season, was injured in the second quarter of Dallas' divisional matchup vs. San Francisco. Pollard would crawl, and ...

He is set to become a free agent after the season. In the second quarter of the Cowboys-49ers divisional matchup, the Cowboys running back had his left ankle trapped underneath a 49ers defender. Pollard would crawl, and then lie, on the ground for several minutes before being assisted to the blue medical tent.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was carted off the field late in the first half of Sunday's divisional-round game against San Francisco after ...

He was tied for the team lead with 12 touchdowns and ranked second with 1,378 yards from scrimmage. The team announced Pollard would not return. Pollard was helped off the field to the injury tent and then taken off the field with a towel draped over his head.

If it means retaining Tony Pollard, the Dallas Cowboys might be willing to invest a lot of money in their backfield for the 2023 NFL season.

The Cowboys can avoid that scenario by signing Pollard to a multiyear contract paying him a lower salary. [Spotrac](https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/positional/running-back/), the team is already spending the fifth-most money ($17.6 million) on the running back position for 2023. The 2016 All-Pro ran for 876 yards and 12 touchdowns while averaging 3.8 yards per carry in 15 games during the regular season. 1 on that list, well ahead of the Green Bay Packers ($23.4 million). Releasing or trading him before June 1 would carry an $11.9 million dead cap hit but save $4.9 million. pic.twitter.com/gm2fNqmE8L

It's a second-quarter problem for the Cowboys as Pollard has exited the playoff game at San Francisco with what looks like a nasty injury.

If that wasn't enough, the 49ers lead the league in interceptions (20) and have 44 sacks on the season. So if the running game can't get going, the 49ers' defense can make Prescott pay for any missteps. That alone suggests a tough outing for the Cowboys. They rank second in the league in rushing yards against, only allowing 79.2 yards per game ... [Cowboys / Fish on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FishSports) And can they now do it without the help of a healthy Pollard? [FishSports on Twitter](https://twitter.com/fishsports) [Adam Schultz on Twitter](https://twitter.com/aschultz_15) That number drops to 66.5 rushing yards. But the Niners are among the NFL's best run defenses ... On top of that, Pollard's quickness and lightning feet are tough to stop ... Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard against the league-leading 49ers defense.

The Cowboys are one of three remaining teams in the NFC in no small part due to the success of their rushing attack. Both of the team's top tailbacks will ...

That production made Pollard a Pro Bowler this year, and sets him up well to hit the open market. What steps the team takes to achieve that goal will be a key storyline once their season comes to an end. Given the presence of Elliott, however, that would also make the RB position a highly expensive one for the Cowboys. The 25-year-old is scheduled to hit free agency this March, and made a case for himself to earn a sizeable payday either from Dallas or another team. He has seen an uptick in snap share since 2021, including a 53% mark in 2022 as his efficiency continued to be visible. The Cowboys are one of three remaining teams in the NFC in no small part due to the success of their rushing attack.

This season is the final one of Pollard's rookie contract which makes him a free agent. Pollard is one of the more dynamic players across the entire NFL and it ...

It will be interesting to see what value Dallas has for the position in the here and now, plus Pollard’s value on its own is a separate thing from the discussion around the position. History tells us that the Cowboys rarely lose players who they truly value, so if they are serious about not wanting to lose Tony Pollard, then odds are that they will find a way to make all of this work. This season is the final one of Pollard’s rookie contract which makes him a free agent.

While quarterback Dak Prescott is clearly the Dallas Cowboys' most valuable player, no player is more valuable to their offense than running back Tony ...

[Tony Pollard](/nfl/players/2184011/tony-pollard/) [View Profile](/nfl/players/2184011/tony-pollard/) [Ezekiel Elliott](/nfl/players/2060769/ezekiel-elliott/) was on the field instead of Pollard. Mahomes was [diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patrick-mahomes-injury-chiefs-qb-has-high-ankle-sprain-says-hell-play-in-afc-championship-vs-bengals/) earlier Sunday, and like Mahomes, it was officially confirmed that Pollard also suffered a high-ankle sprain. The Cowboys averaged 7.6 yards per play on the 40 plays in which Pollard was on the field last week in Tampa Bay, while they put up 4.2 yards per play on Elliott's 33 snaps. [Dak Prescott](/nfl/players/1824864/dak-prescott/) is clearly the [Dallas Cowboys](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DAL/dallas-cowboys/)' most valuable player, no player is more valuable to their offense than running back [Tony Pollard](/nfl/players/2184011/tony-pollard/). [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/KC/kansas-city-chiefs/) quarterback [Patrick Mahomes](/nfl/players/2142052/patrick-mahomes/)' in Saturday's AFC division round game against the [Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/JAC/jacksonville-jaguars/).

Tony Pollard, one of Dallas' top two running backs, exited Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the 49ers with an ankle injury.

Ezekiel Elliott, who has shared carries and receptions out of the backfield with Pollard this season, had compiled 15 yards on six carries. He was later ruled out for the remainder of the game. The Cowboys’ star running back was carted off the field late in the first half of Sunday’s divisional-round playoff game against the 49ers with a high-ankle sprain, the

Pollard needed help from athletic trainers to get off the field before taking a cart to the training room. Kristi Scales of the Cowboys Radio Network reported ...

[Carlos Watkins](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/7987/carlos-watkins) returend to the sideline in the second half wearing street clothes. 49ers defensive back [Jimmie Ward](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/11876/jimmie-ward) rolled onto Pollard‘s left ankle while making the tackle. Kristi Scales of the Cowboys Radio Network reported that Pollard had an air cast on his lower left leg.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was carted off the field late in the first half of Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the San Francisco ...

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Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was carted off the field late in the first half of Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the San Francisco ...

Pollard rushed for 22 yards on six carries and caught two passes for 11 yards before the injury. Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was carted off the field late in the first half of Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers with an ankle injury. Pollard's leg got trapped under the weight of Ward's body.

Pollard would crawl, and then lie, on the ground for several minutes before being assisted to the blue medical tent.

With Elliott and Pollard likely slated for the free agency market, it leaves a major question mark at running back. The first-time Pro Bowler was reported to have fractured his left fibula on the play. Elliott's cap hit for the 2023 season is the second-highest among tailbacks. In the second quarter of the Cowboys-49ers divisional matchup, the Cowboys running back had his left ankle trapped underneath a 49ers defender. Fox Sports' Tom Rinaldi reported during the game broadcast that Pollard suffered a high-ankle sprain. He would crawl, and then lie, on the ground for several minutes before being assisted to the blue medical tent.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was carted off the field late in the first half of Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the San Francisco ...

Pollard rushed for 22 yards on six carries and caught two passes for 11 yards before the injury. Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was carted off the field late in the first half of Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers with an ankle injury. Pollard's leg got trapped under the weight of Ward's body.

His 5.9 yards per scrimmage touch in the regular season led all running backs who had at least 100 touches, and the Cowboys missed his versatility out of the ...

[Tony Pollard](/nfl/players/2184011/tony-pollard/) [View Profile](/nfl/players/2184011/tony-pollard/) [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/KC/kansas-city-chiefs/) quarterback [Patrick Mahomes](/nfl/players/2142052/patrick-mahomes/)' in Saturday's AFC division round game against the [Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/JAC/jacksonville-jaguars/). Mahomes was [diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patrick-mahomes-injury-chiefs-qb-has-high-ankle-sprain-says-hell-play-in-afc-championship-vs-bengals/) earlier Sunday, and like Mahomes, it was officially confirmed that Pollard also suffered a high-ankle sprain. The injury couldn't have come at a worse time for Pollard personally, as the 25-year-old former fourth round pick is set to hit free agency this upcoming offseason. That gap is the difference between the seventh-best and 24th-best offenses in the [Dak Prescott](/nfl/players/1824864/dak-prescott/) is clearly the [Dallas Cowboys](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DAL/dallas-cowboys/)' most valuable player, no player is more valuable to their offense than running back [Tony Pollard](/nfl/players/2184011/tony-pollard/).

Pollard also was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain, which is what FOX initially reported would keep the running back sidelined for the second half. Pollard had ...

49ers defensive back [Jimmie Ward](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/11876/jimmie-ward) rolled onto Pollard‘s left ankle while making the tackle. [Dak Prescott](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/2109/dak-prescott) with 1:24 remaining in the first half. The injury will require surgery.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was carted off the field during the second...

Elliott takes on a much larger role in the backfield when Pollard is sidelined. He also caught 39 passes for 371 yards and three scores. Pollard suffered the injury with less than two minutes remaining in the second quarter when his ankle got caught under a 49ers player making a tackle on him.

Cowboys Pro Bowl running back Tony Pollard will need surgery after fracturing his left fibula Sunday against the 49ers, sources said.

He was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career. Before getting injured, he had six carries for 22 yards and two catches for 11 yards. Elliott had not averaged 4 yards per carry in the previous five games and averaged a career-low 3.8 yards per carry this season, playing a good portion of the year with a knee brace to protect a sprained medial collateral ligament. He is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in March and had the best season of his career. Davis had 161 yards and a touchdown on 38 carries in the regular season. He was subsequently ruled out for the game.

The Dallas Cowboys lost in the playoffs to the San Francisco 49ers for a second straight year, and their Pro Bowl running back suffered a serious injury in ...

He finished with 26 yards (2.6 yards per carry), just four more than Pollard total, and he looked to be plodding throughout the game as he has most the season. [19-12 loss](https://www.nfl.com/games/cowboys-at-49ers-2022-post-2), Pollard was pacing the team with 22 rushing yards when he departed the game. Pollard's breakout campaign this year coincided with Elliott failing to eclipse 100 rushing yards in a single game. He's the elusive lightning that allows Elliott's thunder to still enjoy effectiveness, but the decision to re-sign or even franchise tag Pollard could potentially be complicated by his recovery. Quarterback [Dak Prescott](https://www.nfl.com/players/dak-prescott/) threw [his second interception](https://www.nfl.com/videos/fred-warner-snags-prescott-s-second-int-of-day-after-jimmie-ward-s-deflection) of the night the very next play, and Dallas handed the ball off to a running back just six times in the aftermath of Pollard's exit. Rapoport added that the recovery process is expected to take three months.

Pollard, a pending free agent, sustained the injuries on a tackle late in the second quarter against the 49ers.

He started four games this season — the most of his career — and earned his first Pro Bowl selection. He added 39 receptions, 371 receiving yards and three TDs. Pollard’s injury comes at a difficult time with him entering free agency this offseason.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — (AP) — Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was carted off the field late in the first half of Sunday's divisional-round game ...

He was tied for the team lead with 12 touchdowns and ranked second with 1,378 yards from scrimmage. The team announced Pollard would not return. Pollard was helped off the field to the injury tent and then taken off the field with a towel draped over his head.

The Pro Bowler and 1000-yard rusher is set to be a free agent this offseason, but faces a long recovery after his injury in Santa Clara.

The Cowboys offensive attack sputtered badly in his absence. The dual threat had finally become a focal point of the Dallas offense in 2022, leading the team in ground yards and yards-per-carry for the season and nearly matching Ezekiel Elliott in carries. Pollard was also named to his first Pro Bowl for his efforts.