Cowboys RB Tony Pollard (fractured fibula) expected to undergo surgery Tuesday

After suffering a high ankle sprain and a fractured fibula in the Cowboys’ divisional round loss to the 49ers on Sunday, running back Tony Pollard is expected to have surgery on Tuesday, people with knowledge of the injury told The Dallas Morning News.

A timetable for his recovery won’t be determined until surgery is completed on the injuries, but a four-month timeline is reasonable. That timeline would put him on track to return by the start of training camp.

The Cowboys’ offense took a significant blow after Pollard was carted off to the locker room toward the end of the first half. Dallas ended the game with 76 total rushing yards, with Ezekiel Elliott’s 26 yards on the ground leading the way.

After catching a pass over the middle in the second quarter, Pollard’s left ankle was rolled up on while being tackled by 49ers defender Jimmie Ward.

Pollard required assistance to leave the field, before heading into the team’s medical tent. He would then be carted to the locker room with an air cast around his leg.

The Cowboys ruled him out for the remainder of the game at halftime.

Entering the game, Pollard rushed for 1,007 yards to account for 43.8% of the Cowboys’ yards on the ground this season. He caught 39 passes for another 371 yards.

He had six carries for 22 yards and two catches for 11 yards Sunday prior to the injury.

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