Reports: Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland out 4-6 weeks

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland will miss 4-6 weeks with a knee injury, ESPN reported Monday.

The rookie avoided a season-ending ACL injury but will require surgery to repair a meniscus tear, according to ESPN and NFL Network.

Kneeland, 23, was injured in the first quarter of Sunday night's 20-17 win at Pittsburgh as he was tackling Steelers quarterback Justin Fiel