Jason Witten

Cowboys' Rico Gathers in concussion protocol

Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers is in the league's concussion protocol.

What It Means:

One of the most impressive players through two weeks of preseason, Gathers was hurt in Tuesday's practice. Consider him week-to-week for now. Gathers has 106 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns on 7 catches this preseason (including the Hall of Fame Game). Gathers was making a push for regular-season consideration, but Jason Witten appears to be safe for the time being.

Our models project Witten as the 16th-best tight end for fantasy purposes in 2017, with 69 catches for 661 receiving yards and 3.09 touchdowns.