Cowboys Rookie Cornerback Placed on Reserve/Injured List After PTSD Diagnosis Following Girlfriend’s Death
The Dallas Cowboys have officially placed a rookie cornerback on the Reserve/Injured list, but this time, the reason wasn’t a torn ligament, a broken bone, or a routine football setback. Instead, it was something deeper, something that speaks to the weight players carry far beyond the field.
According to team insiders, the young defensive back has been struggling with severe post-traumatic stress symptoms after receiving devastating personal news. While the Cowboys initially kept details private, the situation has now come into focus.
The rookie’s girlfriend, Lina Bina — a 24-year-old public figure with a strong online following — was recently found dead in early August. News of her sudden passing spread quickly across social media and sent shockwaves through multiple communities. For the player, it became an emotional burden too heavy to carry into the season.
Cowboys staff and medical professionals reportedly stepped in after noticing signs of distress during practice sessions. Coaches emphasized that the player’s well-being was the priority, leading to the decision to place him on the Reserve/Injured list to allow space for recovery.
That player is Caelen Carson, the rookie cornerback whose emotional state after the tragedy made it impossible to continue preparing for his NFL debut. At just 22 years old, Carson now faces the challenge of balancing his dream career with the heartbreak of personal loss.
“She had been with me since my college days and through my first year with the Cowboys. Losing her broke something inside me, and right now, I can’t give myself fully to football. I need time to heal, to find my strength again. The Cowboys have given me that chance, and I’ll do everything I can to come back stronger,” Carson said in a statement.
For now, Dallas will move forward without the promising rookie in their secondary. But for Carson, the toughest opponent isn’t on the field — it’s the pain of losing someone he loved, and the long journey back to peace of mind.
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