Cowboys' James Hanna: Uncertain timetable for recovery

Hanna's (knee) timeline for a return is unclear, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Analysis:

Hanna ended the 2016 season on injured reserve after requiring a second surgery in November to repair a knee injury he sustained last summer. He still has roughly two months until offseason workouts begin, but there is no indication he'll be ready to take the field by then. When healthy, Hanna could be in line to compete with Geoff Swaim (pectoral) for the No. 2 tight end role in 2017 with Gavin Escober set to hit free agency.