The Dallas Cowboys season came to an abrupt end on Saturday. Players and coaches have met for the final time of the 2018 season. The Cowboys will look to regroup and come back next season with a healthy roster. According to head coach Jason Garrett, they expect to have one of their top offensive lineman back in the fold. Center Travis Frederick missed the entire 2018 season with a rare auto-immune disorder known as Guillian-Barre syndrome.

The disease robbed Frederick of the strength and health needed to perform on the football field. Now, it looks like he’ll return in time to take part of the team’s strength and conditioning program to start the new season.

Asked about Travis Frederick’s medical status, Jason Garrett says it’s very positive. Garrett says that, barring any setbacks, the Cowboys are optimistic that Frederick will be able to participate in the offseason program right away #cowboyswire — David Helman (@HelmanDC) January 14, 2019

The former All-Pro offensive lineman also underwent shoulder surgery last week to repair a damaged labrum. The Cowboys are saying this is a positive development, as the center looks to make a return to the football field wearing the silver and blue number 72.

Travis Frederick underwent labrum surgery last week. It's a positive sign in his development that he will return for the 2019 season. Most of the issues he had have subsided or gone away. — Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) January 14, 2019

Garrett’s words during his press conference gave Cowboys fans a sigh of relief, as it looks like Frederick will return to the pivot and anchor a talented Cowboys line. Frederick’s return to the field will push Joe Looney back to the bench, adding to its depth.

Speaking at his season-ending presser, Garrett spoke highly on Frederick’s attitude and impact on the team during his absence. Frederick showed the leadership and character of one of the standout guys in the league, and his presence helped immensely in aiding rookie lineman Connor Williams.

“Travis (Frederick) was off the charts this year. He was at every meeting, every practice, and every walk-through, every day.”

While the disappointing ending to the season is still fresh in the minds of fans, Travis Frederick’s return to health is a feel-good story that is sure to uplift the mindset in the locker room going into the offseason.

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