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Cowboys DT Melton Suffers Bone Bruise, 'Out A Few Weeks For Sure'

IRVING (105.3 THE FAN) -- Cowboys defensive tackle Henry Melton suffered a bone bruise to his knee on Sunday, a source tells 105.3 The Fan.

Melton's agent Jordan Woy confirms that Melton could miss significant time with the injury.

"Will know more tomorrow.  Out a few weeks for sure," said Woy on Monday.

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Melton has forced five sacks -- second only to Jeremy Mincey's six sacks -- and has recovered two fumbles for a defense that has exceeded expectations this season.

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