Downs recorded four total tackles (two solo) during Thursday night's 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay.
Downs was on the field for all 72 of the team's defensive snaps, but his four takedowns were his second-fewest total in a game this season. The 21-year-old has now compiled 31 total tackles (19 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and two forced fumbles over the first five regular-season contests of his career.
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Cowboys' Dee Winters: Double-digit stops in loss
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Winters registered 10 total tackles (six solo) during Thursday night's 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers.
Winters was able to lead the team in stops, notching his first double-digit tackle performance of the year. The linebacker has now compiled 35 total tackles (23 solo) and a fumble recovery over five contests to open the 2026 campaign.
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Cowboys' Alijah Clark: Done for night
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Clark (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night's contest against the Buccaneers, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Clark is dealing with an apparent hamstring injury, and as a result, his night has come to a premature end. The safety plays primarily with the special-teams unit, so his absence won't impact the Cowboys' defense.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: Won't play in Week 5
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Porter has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers due to an illness, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Only days after his trade from Pittsburgh to Dallas this past Sunday at Houston, Porter was able to handle a 45 percent snap share but didn't make any marks in the box score in his Cowboys debut. An illness will keep him sidelined in Week 5, though, allowing Ameer Speed and Caelen Carson to work at outside cornerback opposite DaRon Bland.
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Cowboys' Cobie Durant: Ruled out for Week 5
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The Cowboys have ruled out Durant (hamstring) for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
As expected, Durant will miss a third-straight game due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Commanders in Week 2. His next chance to play is Week 6 against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18, though Durant has yet to return to practice since his injury. DaRond Bland and Joey Porter will be the Cowboys' starting outside cornerbacks for Thursday Night Football.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Won't play against Tampa Bay
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Overshown (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Overshown was a DNP in all three practices in a shortened week due to a hamstring injury, which he sustained in the Cowboys' regular-season opener against the Giants. He'll end up missing a fourth consecutive game as a result of his health concern, and his next chance to play is Week 6 against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18. Jaishawn Barham and Shemar James will continue to operate in elevated roles at inside linebacker next to Dee Winters for as long as Overshown is sidelined.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Secures seven tackles in win
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Downs recorded seven total tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 34-30 win over Houston.
Downs was able to notch at least seven takedowns for the third time in four contests to begin his NFL career. The safety has been on the field for every defensive snap over the last three weeks, and he is now up to 27 total tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and two forced fumble this year.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Longshot to play Week 5
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Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that Overshown (hamstring) is a "long shot" to play Thursday night against Tampa Bay, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Overshown will likely miss a fourth consecutive game with the Cowboys playing on a short-week Thursday night. The 26-year-old has not practiced since leaving Week 1 with a hamstring injury. Shemar James will continue to see more playing time in his absence.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Estimated as non-participant Monday
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Overshown (hamstring) was estimated as a non-participant on the Cowboys' official injury report Monday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Overshown has sat out Dallas' last three contests due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 1 against the Giants, and his availability for Thursday is now in doubt as well. He'll probably need to practice in some capacity Tuesday or Wednesday to put himself in a position to play in Week 5.
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Cowboys' Cobie Durant: Expected to miss TNF
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Durant (hamstring) is expected to miss Thursday's game against the Bucs, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Durant was injured in the Cowboys' Week 2 win over the Commanders and appears set to miss his third straight contest, as the short week is doing him no favors. With the addition of Joey Porter last week, he and DaRon Bland handled outside cornerback duties against the Texans, with Reddy Steward covering the slot.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: Officially active for Week 4
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Porter is active for Sunday's tilt against the Texans, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
This has been the expectation after NFL reporter Jordan Schultz mentioned late Saturday that Porter was in line to suit up Sunday. The star cornerback will be making both his 2026 and his Dallas debut after being acquired via a trade with Pittsburgh on Wednesday. However, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports that Porter is expected to be restricted to around 30 defensive snaps Sunday, which could limit his appeal as an IDP option in fantasy leagues.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: Will operate under snap count
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Porter will make his Cowboys debut against the Texans on Sunday but will have his snaps limited, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The expectation is that Porter sees about 30 defensive snaps during Sunday's road contest. The fourth-year pro was acquired by the Cowboys from the Steelers on Wednesday and should start opposite DaRon Bland at outside cornerback, with rookie first-rounder Caleb Downs and safeties Markquese Bell and Malik Hooker rounding out the starting secondary for Dallas.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: Expected to suit up Sunday
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Porter is likely to make his 2026 debut for Dallas against Houston on Sunday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Porter missed the first three weeks of the campaign while with Pittsburgh due to both a back injury and a contract dispute. He had initially been ruled out for the Steelers' Week 4 matchup against Cleveland on Thursday but was then traded to the Cowboys late Wednesday. Though Porter wasn't given an injury designation by Dallas heading into the weekend, it was uncertain if he'd play Sunday given both his conditioning and his limited amount of time to learn the playbook. It appears, however, that Porter is going to be able to give it a go against the Texans, and he should immediately play a key role in Dallas' secondary.
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Cowboys' Shavon Revel: Available to play Sunday
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Revel (knee, ankle) does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Texans.
Revel didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday, so things didn't look promising regarding his availability for the Week 4 meeting with Houston. However, after practicing in full Friday, the 25-year-old will suit up Sunday.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Cleared to play in Week 4
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Hooker (forearm) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against Houston.
Hooker was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday but was out there for a full session Friday. As a result, he is cleared to make his first appearance since fracturing his forearm in the 28-20 opening night loss to the Giants.
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Cowboys' Cobie Durant: Will miss Week 4
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Durant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Durant will miss the second consecutive week due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 2. With current starter Shavon Revel (knee) and recently acquired Joey Porter both questionable Sunday, Ameer Speed could see extended playing time.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Won't play Week 4
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Overshown (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Texans, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Overshown was originally expected to miss 1-to-2 weeks with a hamstring injury suffered in Week 1, but with a quick turnaround for their next two games, the Cowboys are expected to remain cautious with his return. Shemar James could see extended playing time in Overshown's absence.
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Cowboys' Shavon Revel: Misses another practice Thursday
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Revel (knee/ankle) did not practice Thursday, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Revel was injured in the Week 3 loss to the Ravens. While he avoided a major injury, his availability for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Texans is in jeopardy. With Cobie Durant (hamstring) also in danger of missing Sunday's contest, Joey Porter (back), who has a chance to make his debut for the Cowboys in Week 4 after being traded by the Steelers, might be busier than originally anticipated, assuming he's available.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Bullard: Lands on IR
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The Cowboys placed Bullard (calf) on injured reserve Wednesday, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Bullard suffered a calf injury during the Cowboys' Week 3 loss to the Ravens. The injury is severe enough for him to require a stint on IR, which means he'll have to miss at least the next four games and is eligible to return for Week 8 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 1. Rookie fourth-rounder LT Overton could see a bump in rotational defensive snaps for as long as Bullard is on the shelf.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Limited participant Wednesday
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Hooker (forearm) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Hooker was unable to practice during the Cowboys' Week 3 prep, being ruled out early ahead of the game against the Ravens. The free safety starting Week 4 prep as a limited participant is a great sign that the 30-year-old may be able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Texans. Hooker will likely need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest.
