Cowboys Defensive Tackle Will Return For Wild Card Game

He suffered a strained pec three weeks ago in a win over the Houston Texans.

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins is expected to return for the Wild Card Round of the playoffs.

Johnathan Hankins impact for the #Cowboys prior to his injury:

Rushing yards allowed with Hankins 3.67
Rushing yards allowed w/o Hankins:4.53

.86 yard difference per attempt.

— Matt Owen (@ProfessorO_NFL) January 2, 2023

Hankins return can come no sooner than the start of the playoffs, but he will be eligible to be activated to the 53-man roster for the team's first playoff game.

The return of the thirty-year-old would certainly be good news to the Cowboys' defensive front, as he has been a solid depth piece for the Cowboys' defensive line this season, recording seven total tackles over five games since being claimed off waivers from the Las Vegas Raiders. 
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