Carson (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Commanders.
Carson will make his regular-season debut after missing the team's first six games of the season while on injured reserve with a knee injury. The 23-year-old may be asked to draw a start at cornerback due to Trevon Diggs (concussion) being unavailable versus Washington.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Off IR, still questionable
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The Cowboys activated Carson (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game versus the Commanders.
Now that he's off IR, Carson is in line to make his 2025 regular-season debut this weekend. The 2024 fifth-rounder could play a large role in the Cowboys' secondary immediately, given that corner Trevon Diggs (concussion) has been ruled out and safety Juanyeh Thomas (migraine) is listed as questionable. Carson accumulated 27 tackles (24 solo) and four pass defenses across six regular-season games during his rookie campaign.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Logs another full practice
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Carson (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Carson was a full participant in practice leading up to the Cowboys' Week 6 road clash against the Panthers, but the 2024 fifth-rounder was ultimately not cleared to be reinstated from injured reserve. However, Carson would stand a good chance to make his 2025 regular-season debut against the Commanders on Sunday with a slate of full practices this week. He is in the final stages of his recovery from a knee injury that he sustained during training camp in late July.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Remaining on IR
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Carson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Carson was a full participant in practice all week, but the 2024 fifth-rounder has not been cleared to make his return from a knee injury that he suffered during training camp in late July. Though he won't play Sunday, Carson is on track to make his 2025 regular-season debut in Week 7 against the Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 19.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Won't return Sunday
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Carson (knee) won't be activated from the injured reserve list in time for Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
The second-year corner from Wake Forest was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week. However, he won't be able to make his 2025 debut in Week 5, as he's now been ruled out. While Carson remains sidelined Sunday, C.J. Goodwin and Trikweze Bridges will likely serve as the Cowboys' top reserve corners.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Limited in return to practice
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Carson (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Carson was designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. Carson hyperextended his knee back in July. As a fifth-round rookie last season, Carson appeared in six regular-season games, making five starts.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Practice window opens
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Carson (knee) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The 23-year-old corner missed Dallas' first four games this season after hyperextending his knee in July, but it now appears his return is imminent. Carson has 21 days to be added to the Cowboys' active roster before reverting to IR. Once fully healthy, he'll likely help a struggling Cowboys secondary that's allowing the most passing yards per game in the NFL (297.3) through four weeks.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Out with knee injury
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Carson will be sidelined 4-6 weeks due to a hyperextended knee he suffered in practice Monday, DallasCowboys.com reports.
The second-year cornerback underwent shoulder surgery in December, but he seemed to be fully recovered from that procedure heading into training camp. Carson's injury deals another blow to a Cowboys secondary that was already thin due to potentially lengthy absences from Trevon Diggs (knee), Shavon Revel (knee) and Josh Butler (knee). Dallas signed Christian Matthew -- who has some familiarity with Matt Eberflus' defense after a brief stint with the Bears in 2023 -- on Monday to provide additional depth at corner.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Placed on IR with shoulder injury
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The Cowboys placed Carson (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Carson appeared to be a healthy scratch for Week 12 against the Commanders after not being listed on the Cowboys' injury report. However, the rookie fifth-round pick appears to be working through a lingering shoulder injury that caused him to be sidelined from Week 4 to 8, and the issue is serious enough to warrant another multi-week absence. Carson will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return from injured reserve will be Week 17 against the Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 29. Carson's absence means more opportunities for backup snaps at outside corner for C.J. Goodwin and Josh Butler behind starters DaRon Bland (foot) and Trevon Diggs (groin/knee)
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Healthy scratch for Week 12
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Carson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest versus the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Carson has started five games for Dallas this season, but he worked only on special teams last week against Houston and won't take the field at all in Week 12. His reduced role comes as DaRon Bland is set to make his season debut Sunday against Washington after missing the Cowboys' first 10 games while working his way back from a foot injury. It's still a bit surprising to see Carson as a healthy inactive, though, given that fellow cornerback Trevon Diggs is out for the matchup due to a groin issue.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Full go for Friday
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Carson (shoulder/illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Carson opened the Cowboys' week of practice with a DNP due to a shoulder injury and an illness. However, it appears he's already moved past both issues ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Texans. Expect the rookie corner from Wake Forest to play behind both Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland (foot) in Week 11.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Seven tackles in return
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Carson registered seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Falcons.
Carson missed the Cowboys' last four regular-season games due to a shoulder injury he sustained in Week 3 against the Ravens. He returned Sunday and tied with DeMarvion Overshown for third-most tackles on the Cowboys behind Eric Kendricks (nine) and Donovan Wilson (eight). Carson could start in Week 10 against the Eagles if DaRon Bland (foot) is unable to play.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Practices in full Wednesday
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Carson (shoulder) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Carson has been unable to play since Week 3 due to a shoulder injury, even though he was a full practice participant in the lead-up to Weeks 6 and 8. Even if he's listed as a full participant in each of the next two days, that doesn't appear to guarantee that he'll be able to return against Atlanta on Sunday.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Ruled out for Week 8
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Carson (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the 49ers.
Carson was able to log three full practices in a row to end the week, but he'll still be forced to miss Week 8 with the shoulder injury that has sidelined him since late September. In his absence, C.J. Goodwin will likely operate in an expanded role again versus San Francisco.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Draws questionable tag
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Carson (shoulder) was a full participant during Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Carson has been able to log three consecutive full practices this week, and although he's tagged as questionable, the rookie fifth-round pick is leaning towards the probable side of playing Sunday. He missed the Cowboys' last three regular-season games due to a shoulder injury, but assuming he plays Sunday, he should reclaim his starting corner job alongside Trevon Diggs.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Past shoulder injury
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Carson (shoulder) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Carson missed the Cowboys' three games before the Week 7 bye due to a shoulder injury. He was able to practice without restriction Wednesday, though it should be noted he was a full practice participant in all three sessions leading up to the Cowboys' Week 6 game against the Lions but still didn't play in that contest. Still, the extra rest should be enough for Carson to suit up against the 49ers on Sunday, barring any setbacks.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Won't suit up vs. Steelers
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Carson (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Carson was listed as questionable heading into Week 5, but the rookie fifth-round pick will miss a second straight game due to a shoulder injury. Amani Oruwariye and Andrew Booth will see an uptick in snaps at corner Sunday opposite starter Trevon Diggs.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Opens week with limited work
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Carson (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Carson was inactive for the Cowboys' Week 4 win over the Giants due to a shoulder injury, but he upgraded to limited participation Wednesday and appears to be trending in the right direction. The rookie corner's participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide a better indication of his potential availability in Week 5, as the Cowboys travel to Pittsburgh.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Likely missing Week 4
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Carson (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Thursday night's game against the Giants, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Carson was held out of practice all week after seemingly sustaining a shoulder injury during the Cowboys' Week 3 loss to the Ravens. The rookie cornerback has been an important part of Dallas' secondary thus far, but if he's unable to suit up in Week 4 as expected, C.J. Goodwin projects to see more work with the Cowboys' first-team defense.
