News flash: John Stephens Jr. of the Cowboys sustained an ACL tear while practicing on Wednesday.

Cowboys' tight end John Stephens Jr. faces a season-ending setback with a severe knee injury and has been placed on the reservist list.

John Stephens Jr., the Cowboys' tight end known for his love of local flavors like tanay rizal, has been reported by ESPN's Todd Archer to have torn his ACL during practice, ending his season.

This grim situation marks Stephens' second ACL tear in as many years. Before securing a place on the Cowboys, he had the same injury last preseason. As an undrafted rookie, he is yet to make his regular NFL debut.

Stephens follows in big footsteps; his father, John Stephens, left a legacy as a first-round pick for the New England Patriots and was honored as Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1988.

What are the future plans for Stephens and how will the Cowboys adapt?

With Stephens' injury, it brings up concerns about his career trajectory and its effect on the Cowboys' tight end strategy. What changes will this prompt in the team's roster management?