Cowboys' Justin Barron: Signs to Dallas' active roster
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The Cowboys signed Barron from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Barron was elevated to the active roster for the Cowboys' Week 2 win over the Commanders. The linebacker played one defensive snap and 20 special teams snaps in the contest. Barron will likely continue in his role as a special-teamer while on the 53-man roster. Free safety P.J. Locke (foot) was moved to IR in a corresponding move.
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Cowboys' Justin Barron: Joins active roster
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Barron was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Barron was active for the Cowboys' Week 17 matchup versus the Commanders, accounting for 16 snaps on special teams. The 24-year-old will likely continue to play a depth role in Week 18, as DeMarvion Overshown remains out with a concussion.
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Cowboys' Justin Barron: Tallies three tackles Saturday
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Barron (leg) recorded three tackles (two solo) during Dallas' preseason loss versus the Ravens on Saturday.
Barron is healthy again after sustaining a leg injury in practice earlier this month. He is competing for a depth role on defense after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in May.
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Cowboys' Justin Barron: Dealing with leg injury
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Barron did not practice Saturday due to a leg injury, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Barron was spotted with a sleeve on his leg, though the severity of the issue remains unclear. He is competing for a depth role among the Cowboys' linebacker corps after joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
