The Dallas Cowboys announced that they are putting edge rusher Malachi Lawrence on the injured reserve list on Saturday. The post Cowboys Announce Brutal News For 1st Round Rookie appeared first on HEAVY.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have placed rookie edge rusher Malachi Lawrence on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain and activated linebacker Marist Liufau, who has been sidelined all season with a forearm fracture.The move Saturday means Lawrence will miss at least four games beginning Sunday at Indianapolis.

Dallas sidelines pass-rusher Malachi Lawrence as roster shakeups hit the struggling defense. While key starters return from injury, the Cowboys must overcome depth concerns against Indianapolis.

Cowboys DE Malachi Lawrence moved to Injured Reserve while LB Marist Liufau activated from IR

Malachi Lawrence was placed on the IR Saturday and the Dallas Cowboys filled his spot with Marist Liufau.

The Dallas Cowboys lost a first-round rookie to injured reserve on Saturday. And one of their other moves ahead of the Indianapolis Colts matchup is easy to miss.

The Cowboys placed outside linebacker Malachi Lawrence on injured reserve, the team announced Saturday.

Malachi Lawrence might be out a while, while Caleb Downs and P.J. Locke are in the concussion protocol

Malachi Lawrence played a season-high 40 snaps against Arizona, but the Cowboys' rookie edge rusher's 47.7 run-defense grade ranks 101st among 110 edges.