The Dallas Cowboys could be without a key defensive piece for the duration of their stay in the NFL Playoffs.
According to Kevin Patra of NFL.com, "NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported that defensive tackle Henry Melton sustained a leg injury that could knock him out of the playoffs, per two sources involved in the situation."
Rapoport added that Melton is scheduled for an MRI on Monday, but the preliminary diagnosis is that the injury is serious.
Melton, who came off an ACL tear, played a huge role for Dallas' defensive in 2014. The 28-year-old ended the season with five sacks, second-most on the Cowboys this season.
Pro Football Focus ranked Melton as the NFL's 15th rated defensive tackle this season, further underlining just how big of a loss the Cowboys are looking at heading into their NFC Wild Card matchup against the Detroit Lions.
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