Report: Sean Lee's MRI shows torn ACL, no further damage
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee, the quarterback of the team's defense, is expected to miss the 2014 season after tearing his ACL in a drill at OTAs on Tuesday.
There remains a small chance Lee could return to the field late in the season, however, as the Cowboys could decide to place Lee on IR-designated to return. In that case, Lee would be eligible to return to the field after Week 8.
It's a tall order for Lee to recover from a torn ACL in time to play football this calendar year, but one thing working in his favor is that, per NFL Network's Albert Breer, Lee suffered only a torn ACL and no additional damage in his knee.
The fact that the ACL tear for Lee doesn't involve other ligaments likely means he can have surgery sooner, which moves up the timetable.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) May 28, 2014
The Cowboys won't have to make a decision on whether to send Lee to IR or IR-designated to return until well after he has surgery.