Locke (concussion) holds no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Locke has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and is all set to suit up for Sunday's contest. The starting strong safety has only played in three regular-season games so far in 2026, with only three defensive snaps played in Week 2. Sunday will mark consecutive games for Locke, meaning he may be all set to remain in a consistent role for the team.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: Questionable with ankle injury
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Porter (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Porter continues to deal with a persistent ankle injury that has plagued him throughout his 2026 time in Dallas. If the former Steeler cannot suit up for Sunday's game against the Colts, Cobie Durant will likely start at outside cornerback across from DaRon Bland.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Clears concussion protocol
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Downs (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Downs upgraded to a full participant in Friday's practice, clearing the league's concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. The rookie first-rounder is all set to suit up for the contest as the starting slot cornerback and reserve punt returner for the Cowboys.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Questionable for Sunday
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Overshown (hamstring/back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Overshown appeared on Thursday's injury report with multiple injuries. It remains unclear how serious the injuries are, but the linebacker was able to practice in a limited capacity during both Thursday's and Friday's sessions. Shemar James and Jaishawn Barham will likely see more snaps at inside linebacker if Overshown cannot suit up for Sunday's game against the Colts.
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Cowboys' Malachi Lawrence: Won't play Sunday
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Lawrence (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Lawrence remains sidelined with an ankle injury he sustained in the Cowboys' Week 8 overtime loss to the Cardinals. The first-round rookie did not practice throughout Week 9 prep and is set to miss some time due to the injury. Von Miller and Tyrus Wheat may see more rotational snaps on the edge with Lawrence absent.
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Cowboys' Dee Winters: Practices in full Thursday
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Winters (calf) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Winters was limited Wednesday. However, after logging a full session Thursday, all signs are pointing toward his availability for the Week 9 meeting with the Colts. The 2023 No. 216 overall pick has appeared in six games in his first season in Dallas, amassing 35 total tackles (23 solo) and one interception.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Pops up on practice report Thursday
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Overshown (hamstring/back) was limited in Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Overshown popped up on the practice report due to a couple of nagging injuries. There will presumably be more clarity Friday regarding his status for the Week 9 meeting with the Colts. However, if Overshown can't get out there for that contest, Shemar James and Jaishawn Barham may be in line for more snaps.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Limited at practice Thursday
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Downs (concussion) was limited during Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Downs sustained a concussion in the Week 8 loss to the Cardinals and didn't practice Wednesday. While he likely has a way to go before being cleared to suit up versus the Colts on Sunday, he's seemingly moving in a positive direction. The 22-year-old has appeared in all eight games for the Cowboys in 2026, amassing 52 total tackles (30 solo) and 1.0 sacks.
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Cowboys' Jalen Thompson: Not ready to return to practice
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Thompson (hamstring) has not had his 21-day practice window opened yet, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Thompson is still working his way back from a hamstring injury that forced the team to place him on injured reserve in late September, and he is not ready to return to practice quite yet. In his absence, P.J. Locke (concussion), Malik Hooker and Markquese Bell are poised to continue to operate as the Cowboys' primary safeties for the time being.
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Cowboys' Dee Winters: Limited Wednesday
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Winters (calf) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Winters was injured in Week 6 against Green Bay and has missed the past two contests. Shemar James and Demarvion Overshown handled linebacker duties last Sunday against the Cardinals.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Remains in concussion protocol
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Locke was still in concussion protocol Wednesday as the Cowboys began preparing for their Week 9 matchup at Indianapolis, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site, Locke did not participate at practice Wednesday. Locke sat out five straight games prior to Week 8 because of a foot injury, and now his availability for Week 9 is up in the air after he suffered a concussion in Week 8. Whether he's able to practice Thursday or Friday should provide more insight into his status for Sunday's game against the Colts.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Still in concussion protocol Wednesday
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Downs remained in concussion protocol Wednesday as the Cowboys began preparing for their Week 9 matchup at Indianapolis, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site, Downs did not participate at practice Wednesday. Downs hasn't missed a game yet as a pro, but his status for Sunday's game against the Colts is in doubt after he suffered a concussion in Week 8. His activity at practice Thursday and Friday should give a clearer indication as to whether he'll be able to suit up in Week 9.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: In concussion protocol
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Locke is in the league's concussion protocol after being injured in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Locke played a season-high 68 defensive snaps against Arizona after he'd logged just 31 snaps on defense across his previous two appearances this season. Markquese Bell would be in line for more snaps if Locke is unable to play against the Colts on Sunday.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: In concussion protocol
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Downs is in the league's concussion protocol after being injured in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Downs has started all eight games after being selected with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 Draft. He's racked up 52 tackles (30 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass breakup on 92 percent of the defensive snaps. Cobie Durant, Markquese Bell and Alijah Clark could all see elevated snaps if Downs is unable to play Week 9 against the Colts.
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Cowboys' Malachi Lawrence: Dealing with ankle injury
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Lawrence suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the first-round rookie could miss some time with the injury. Across eight games this season, Lawrence has posted 13 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pair of bass breakups on 41 percent of Dallas' defensive snaps.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Won't return, being checked for concussion
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Downs has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cardinals to be evaluated for a concussion, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Downs registered four tackles (two solo) before checking out of the contest. The Cowboys will likely clarify whether or not he's been diagnosed with a concussion no later than Wednesday, when the team releases its first Week 9 injury report.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Good to go for Week 8
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Locke (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Locke was activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been officially cleared to return from a five-game absence due to a foot injury. His presence strengthens the Cowboys' depth in the secondary and gives the team another contributor on special teams.
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Cowboys' Kenny Clark: Good to go for Week 8
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Clark (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Clark was a late addition to the Week 8 injury report Friday due to a back issue, but the veteran defensive lineman was given the green light by medical staff to play Sunday. He has 16 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, through seven regular-season games.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Activated from IR
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Locke (foot) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, but he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Locke has missed the Cowboys' last five games while tending to a right foot injury. Even though he's still tagged as questionable, his activation from IR indicates that he's tracking toward being available for Sunday's contest. The potential return of Locke would give the Cowboys another contributor on special teams and added depth in the secondary.
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Cowboys' Kenny Clark: Dealing with back injury
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Clark (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Clark popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a back injury. His late addition to the practice report isn't a great sign, and if he cannot play Sunday, then LT Overton and Elijah Garcia would both be in line for more snaps on the defensive line.
