Dallas Cowboys' Marist Liufau to undergo surgery after forearm injury

Marist Liufau left Friday's preseason game early and later appeared with his arm in a cast and sling. The Cowboys' outside linebacker and special teams contributor is expected to have surgery and will miss time. The team has not announced a recovery timeline.

Marist Liufau, a Cowboys outside linebacker and special teams contributor, exited Friday’s preseason contest early after sustaining a forearm injury. He was later observed wearing a cast and sling, signaling a significant issue. The team has confirmed that surgery will be required, though no official recovery timeline has been released. This leaves the Cowboys without a clear return date for the second-year player, who has been carving out a role on defense and coverage units. His absence creates uncertainty for the coaching staff as they evaluate roster depth ahead of the regular season.