Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Fills up box score in Week 9 win
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Downs recorded three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass breakups, including an interception, in Sunday's 27-23 win over the Colts.
Squaring off with his older brother Josh Downs on the opposite side, Downs recorded his first career interception on the Colts' final offensive play of the game with 41 seconds left in the fourth quarter. On a pass intended for Keenan Allen, Downs picked off Daniel Jones to seal the four-point win. The first-round rookie Downs now has 55 tackles (32 solo), including 2.0 sacks, three pass breakups, with the interception, and a pair of forced fumbles on 93 percent of the defensive snaps across nine starts this season.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: DNP on Wednesday
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Porter (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
The Cowboys' top cornerback has appeared in just four games with the team since being acquired from the Steelers ahead of Week 4. He missed last Sunday's win over the Colts, so Cobie Durant made the start opposite DaRon Bland and played all 64 defensive snaps.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Limited Wednesday
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Overshown (hamstring/back) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
The 26-year-old missed last Sunday's win over the Colts and missed several weeks earlier in the season with a hamstring injury. With Overshown out last week, Shemar James and Dee Winters handled every-down linebacker duties for Dallas.
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Cowboys' Devin Moore: Practice window opened Wednesday
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The Cowboys designated Moore (hip) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
The fourth-round rookie cornerback has yet to play in a game this regular season after being placed on injured reserve ahead of the Week 1 opener. Once he does return to action, Moore will provide depth behind Joey Porter (ankle), DaRon Bland, Caleb Downs and Cobie Durant.
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Cowboys' Donovan Ezeiruaku: Considered day-to-day
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Ezeiruaku (ankle) is considered day-to-day, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Ezeiruaku suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's meeting with the Colts and didn't return. While he hasn't been ruled out for Week 10 versus the 49ers, he may not be able to suit up for that one. If that's the case, Von Miller and Marist Liufau could see more snaps.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: Could miss another game Sunday
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Porter "will go through the same process as last week" before a decision is made regarding his availability for Week 10 against San Francisco, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Porter didn't play in Week 9 versus the Colts, marking his fifth absence of the 2026 campaign. If he misses a sixth game Sunday, Cobie Durant may be in line for another start. For now, Porter should be considered questionable for Week 10.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Ruled out for Week 10
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Locke (concussion) won't play in Sunday's game against the 49ers, Patrik Walker of the team's official site reports.
Locke suffered a concussion in Week 8 versus the Cardinals. While he was cleared to play in Week 9 against the Colts, he suffered another concussion. Now, Locke will miss at least one game, though the team will presumably be overly cautious before allowing him to get back on the field, meaning Markquese Bell may be in line for more snaps.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Suffers another concussion
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Locke suffered a concussion during Sunday's 27-23 win over the Colts, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Locke was able to clear concussion protocol and play in Week 9 after suffering a concussion in Week 8 against the Cardinals. The safety now appears to have picked up a concussion in a second straight game. Locke will have an uphill battle to be available for Week 10 against the 49ers, and if he misses that contest, Markquese Bell would be a top candidate to draw the start at strong safety.
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Cowboys' Dee Winters: Back in action Sunday
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Winters (head) has returned to Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Colts, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Winters was evaluated for a concussion earlier in the second half but was ultimately cleared to return. That's a big boost to Dallas' defense, especially since fellow linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring/back) was unable to suit up Sunday.
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Cowboys' Dee Winters: Being examined for possible concussion
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Winters is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 9 tilt against Indianapolis, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Winters went to the blue medical tent in the second half and subsequently headed to the locker room. DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring/back) is inactive Sunday, so Shemar James and Jaishawn Barham could be Dallas' inside linebackers the rest of the way if Winters is unable to return.
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Cowboys' Donovan Ezeiruaku: Exits with ankle injury
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Ezeiruaku (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Ezeiruaku exited the first half of Sunday's contest with an ankle injury. Von Miller and Marist Liufau are set to see more snaps at strongside linebacker while Ezeiruaku is absent.
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Cowboys' Marist Liufau: Set for season debut
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Liufau (forearm) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Liufau broke his left forearm in the Cowboys' preseason finale against the Saints and has yet to play in the 2026 regular season. The linebacker is set to make his debut in Sunday's contest after being activated from IR on Saturday.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: Missing Week 9 due to ankle injury
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Porter (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Colts.
Porter began Week 9 prep with a full practice session, but he was limited both Thursday and Friday due to the ankle issue. The star cornerback is now set to miss his fifth game of the campaign. Cobie Durant is a prime candidate to start in Porter's place Sunday.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Unable to suit up Week 9
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Overshown (hamstring/back) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against Indianapolis.
Overshown wasn't able to overcome injuries to his hamstring and back in time to be ready to suit up Sunday. He was limited in practice both Thursday and Friday, so the issues may not cause a long-term absence. Shemar James is likely to start alongside Dee Winters at inside linebacker for the Cowboys on Sunday.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Bullard: Remaining on IR for Week 9
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Bullard (calf) wasn't activated from injured reserve Saturday, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Bullard had his practice window opened Oct. 29 and was a full participant in all three of the Cowboys' practices this week. However, he's not yet ready to return to game action. Bullard's next chance to suit up is Sunday, Nov. 15, against San Francisco.
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Cowboys' Marist Liufau: Activated from IR, could play Sunday
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Liufau (forearm) was activated from injured reserve Saturday and is questionable for Sunday's contest versus the Colts, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Liufau has yet to play this season after breaking his left forearm in Dallas' preseason finale against New Orleans. He was designated to return Oct. 22 and was a full participant in all three practices this week. That bodes well for his chance of playing Sunday, which could be especially helpful to the Cowboys' pass rush after Malachi Lawrence (ankle) landed on IR on Saturday.
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Cowboys' Malachi Lawrence: Moved to IR
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Dallas placed Lawrence (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Lawrence suffered an ankle injury last Sunday in a loss to Arizona and had already been ruled out for Week 9. The move to IR means he'll need to miss at least three additional games, so the earliest Lawrence can return is Monday, Dec. 7, against Seattle. The Cowboys activated fellow linebacker Marist Liufau (forearm) from IR on Saturday to fill Lawrence's roster spot.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Ready for Week 9
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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.
