Carson (shoulder/hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Shoulder and hamstring injuries prevented Carson from playing in each of the Cowboys' last two games, but his full practice Wednesday puts him on track to return for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Giants. With Trevon Diggs being claimed off waivers by the Packers on Wednesday, Carson and Trikweze Bridges figure to be the Cowboys' two starting outside corners for Week 18.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Not playing Christmas Day
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Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is inactive for Thursday's Week 17 game against Washington, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Carson will miss his second straight game due to shoulder and hamstring issues. He was listed as limited in all three of Dallas' practices this week, so the second-year cornerback could return for next Sunday's season finale against the Giants. Trevon Diggs and Shavon Revel will be the Cowboys' starting outside cornerbacks Thursday.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Questionable for Week 17
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Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
The second-year pro from Wake Forest was sidelined for the Week 16 loss to the Chargers due to a hamstring injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a chance to suit up Thursday. If active for the Week 17 contest, Carson will likely operate as one of the Cowboys' top boundary cornerbacks.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Limited Monday
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Carson (shoulder/hamstring) was estimated as limited on Monday's practice report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Dallas held a walkthrough Monday after losing to the Chargers on Sunday. The team has a quick Week 17 turnaround ahead of Thursday's date with the Commanders. Carson missed the loss to Los Angeles.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Tagged as questionable Week 16
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Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Carson was limited in practice all week due to shoulder and hamstring injuries, and his status for Sunday's game may not be officially known until the Cowboys announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. DaRon Bland (foot) has already been ruled out, and if Carson joins the former on the sidelines for Week 16, then Trikweze Bridges, C.J. Goodwin and rookie third-rounder Shavon Revel would be slated to see more defensive snaps at outside corner.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Returns to full practice Monday
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Carson (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Monday, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
Carson was unable to play in Thursday's Week 13 win over Kansas City due to a hamstring injury. However, his ability to practice in full Monday suggests he has a good chance of returning to action this Thursday versus Detroit. Rookie Shavon Revel stepped into a starting role on Thanksgiving in Carson's absence, but Revel would likely revert to more of a rotational role should Carson be able to return against the Lions.
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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: 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: 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.
