Tight end Geoff Swaim will miss most of the Cowboys' offseason program as he recovers from a broken foot.
A source said Swaim fractured the 5th metatarsal in his right foot during an informal workout at The Star earlier this week. He underwent surgery to have a screw inserted and will be out for two to three months. He should be ready, at least on a limited basis, for the start of training camp in July.
The Cowboys have had experience with this injury, commonly known as Jones fracture, in recent years. Receiver Dez Bryant and defensive linemen DeMarcus Lawrence and Maliek Collins have suffered similar injuries.
The offseason program doesn't officially get underway until April, but some players have already begun to gather at the practice facility to work out on their own.
Swaim filled the second tight end role for the Cowboys entering last season. He caught six passes for 69 yards and did a solid job in the run game until a torn pectoral tendon forced him to miss the final seven games.