Dallas Cowboys offensive guard La'el Collins (71) searches for his helmet after it was knocked off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press

La'el Collins Injury: Updates on Cowboys Guard's Recovery from Toe Surgery

Tim DanielsSep 25, 2016

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman La'el Collins suffered a torn ligament in his right big toe during his team's Week 3 game against the Chicago Bears. Collins will undergo surgery and has been placed on injured reserve. It is uncertain when he will return to action.

Continue for updates.

TOP NEWS

Latest on Collins' Timeline for Return

Tuesday, Oct. 25

"I don't think that's out the window right now," Collins said of a return this season, according to Drew Davison of the Star-Telegram. "We've just got to see how it goes, see how it's feeling. I'm excited."

Collins Undergoes Surgery

Tuesday, Oct. 4

During an appearance on 105.3 The Fan, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Collins had surgery that will end his campaign, per Davison.

Todd Archer of ESPN.com previously reported on the procedure, noting Collins would be placed on injured reserve while he recovers.

Collins Has Enjoyed Successful Start to NFL Career

Collins, a potential first-round pick during the early stages of last year's draft process, ended up going undrafted because of off-field question marks. The Cowboys signed him as a free agent, though, and he's proved to be worth the investment, developing into a stabilizing force up front.

The 23-year-old LSU product has been durable throughout his career. The only notable issue that arose during his rookie campaign was an ankle injury that cost him one game last year.