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FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford said Wednesday that two of the penalties called against Dallas in Sunday’s 27-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts were his.
The Cowboys were flagged 14 times for 153 yards at Lucas Oil Stadium and still outgained Indianapolis 508-271. On Monday, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said the penalty total was not good enough.
Spann-Ford’s workload is growing with Jake Ferguson set to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury he suffered against the Colts. Spann-Ford was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice with a shoulder injury.
Brevyn Spann-Ford Points To Hand Placement
Spann-Ford spoke with reporters in the Cowboys’ locker room Wednesday.
“A super big emphasis, especially myself,” Spann-Ford said. “I had two. Obviously, that’s unacceptable, but you got to take accountability for it and move forward and be able to improve in that area.”
“So sometimes it can be a good thing,” Spann-Ford continued. “It can be a little wake-up call. Just tells me I need to be better on my hand placement and my technique.”
The 6-foot-7, 270-pound tight end signed with Dallas as an undrafted free agent out of Minnesota in 2024. He caught 18 passes for 178 yards over his first two seasons.
Spann-Ford’s Role Grows With Jake Ferguson Out
Dallas has three other tight ends to work with behind Spann-Ford. Luke Schoonmaker was inactive against the Colts with a groin injury, and James Mitchell and Michael Trigg are on the practice squad.
Spann-Ford returned to the penalties later in the same session.
“100%,” Spann-Ford explained. “I try not to think of hindsight. Thinking about like if we didn’t have the penalties. But for the most part, just going out there and do your 1/11th. That’s what we’re focused on every week.”
“The process doesn’t change,” Spann-Ford continued. “Win or lose, you come in here, correct the film, and get ready for your next opponent.”
The next opponent is the San Francisco 49ers, who forced five turnovers in their last game, a win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Linebackers Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw each recovered a fumble in that game.
The Cowboys (4-5) host the 49ers (7-1) on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. CT on Fox.
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