Ezeiruaku's Hip Surgery: Cowboys' Defense Awaits His Return

0:00On March 3rd, Dallas Cowboys' outside linebacker, Donovan Azera-Waku, had surgery to fix a hip-labor injury and will miss most of the spring off-season program. The second-year player, drafted in the second round in 2025, should fully recover by training camp in Oxnard, California. In his rookie year, Azera-Waku played all 17 gains with 9 starts, racking up 40 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and a forced. In his humble, that strong debut showed his promise as a defensive standout. Coaches see him fitting perfectly into the team's new defensive scheme under coordinator Christian Parker, where outside linebackers handle edge, setting, quarterback pressure, and some coverage. Head coach Brian Shanheimer highlighted his smooth movement and coverage comfort as ideal for the role. His rehab now takes center stage to get him ready for camp, while his absence lets other defenders step up and learn the system during spring. With Azera-Waku's return on the horizon, the Cowboys defense gains a big edge heading

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