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With Jake Ferguson (ankle) felled early, Spann-Ford played 65-of-74 snaps for the Cowboys and was second on the team in targets as Dallas tried to find a solution for the blitz. Spann-Ford would likely factor into the TE2 ranks next week if Ferguson were unable to play.

Spann-Ford initially signed on with the Cowboys as a 2024 undrafted free agent. He has caught 18 passes for 178 yards and one touchdown since then. The front office is evidently pleased with his development. He is not worth rostering in 12-team leagues. The deal is worth $18 million with $12.075 million guaranteed.

ESPN’s Todd Archer described the play on which Spann-Ford was injured, saying, it “looked like he got rolled up on a run play.” Roll-up mechanisms can impact the knee and/or ankle, but specifics on the injury event are unknown and players are often sent for further examination during training camp out of an abundance of caution. The Cowboys should update Spann-Ford’s status in the near future.