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Cowboys Place Rookie DT on IR to Undergo PTSD Treatment After Heartbreaking Loss of Girlfriend

Dallas, TX – November 15, 2025

The Dallas Cowboys have officially placed rookie defensive tackle Jay Toia on Injured Reserve (IR) — but not due to a physical injury. According to team insiders, Toia will be taking a step away from football to resume treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following the tragic passing of his girlfriend earlier this October.

Jay Toia wants to bring 'havoc, destruction, finesse' for Cowboys'  defensive line

Team medical officials confirmed that Toia is “currently in an ongoing mental health recovery process,” emphasizing that this move allows him the time and professional support needed to heal emotionally before returning to the field.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke with deep emotion when addressing reporters:

“You can’t prepare for something like this. Jay is one of the toughest young men I’ve coached, but sometimes, real strength is knowing when to pause and take care of your heart.”

Sources close to the team say that Toia has been quiet and withdrawn since the death of his girlfriend, Catalina Moore, a medical student at the University of Texas. The two had been together for several years and were often seen together at early-season events, radiating happiness and optimism.

A teammate shared candidly:

“He tried to keep going, but we could all see how much he was hurting. Giving him time off was the right thing — it’s about more than football.”

The Cowboys are expected to keep Toia on IR for at least four weeks, though his return will depend entirely on his mental health progress. The organization has confirmed that they are working with licensed therapists and Toia’s family to ensure he receives full emotional and psychological care.

This development sheds light on an often unseen reality in professional sports — the mental and emotional battles athletes face behind the scenes.

“Sometimes the hardest hits aren’t on the field,” one Cowboys staff member posted on X. “They’re the ones life throws at you when you least expect it.”

Fans across the league have rallied behind Toia, sending heartfelt messages and prayers using hashtags like #StayStrongJay and #CowboysFamily.

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