{"id":441613,"date":"2026-09-20T03:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T03:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/441613\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T03:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T03:04:20","slug":"cowboys-55-man-roster-vs-commanders-dallas-elevates-2-lbs-for-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/441613\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys 55-man roster vs Commanders: Dallas elevates 2 LBs for Week 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sept. 19, 2026, 5:08 p.m. CT<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The <a href=\"\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a> did not leave their Week 1 debacle of a loss to the <a data-autotag=\"9402befb-12da-4b26-905a-81ab1fea0850\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/new-york-giants\/351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">New York Giants<\/a> unscathed. In addition to taking one on the chin as a group, the team&#8217;s much maligned defense also lost two of it&#8217;s starters. After not practicing all week, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/VoiceOfTheStar\/status\/2101041469230387481\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Dallas declared linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and safety Malik Hooker out for the Week 2 contest<\/a> against the <a data-autotag=\"a4fb178e-5fd0-440a-8a7b-b87aea742850\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/washington-commanders\/363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Washington Commanders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Overshown&#8217;s hamstring and Hooker&#8217;s forearm fracture aren&#8217;t bad enough to warrant a trip to injured reserve, but they will be inactive come Sunday afternoon. The team is deep on their 53-man roster at safety, carrying six and able to withstand the loss of Hooker, but they&#8217;re perilously thin at linebacker.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The team elevated Justin Barron to augment that group, but also added free agent LB Curtis Robinson to assist in fortifying the team&#8217;s defense.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Here&#8217;s a look at the club&#8217;s 55-man roster ahead of Sunday&#8217;s inactives, which will be announced 90 minutes before kickoff.<\/p>\n<p>Quarterbacks (2)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:496px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/79505934007-73-732873.jpeg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 11: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys throws before a preseason game the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images)\"\/>Your fantasy edge starts here <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":body nav (fantasy)|e|auto spike click:6|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_sp_a\" href=\"https:\/\/fantasy.usatoday.com\/\">Sync your league for custom roster advice, projections, and tools to win your matchups every week.<\/a>Running Backs (4)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:441px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/85400355007-usatsi-26721408.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jul 27, 2025; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (33) carries the ball at training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images\"\/>Javonte WilliamsHunter LuepkeEmari DemarcadoTyler GoodsonTight Ends (3)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:441px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/75865665007-73-731182.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dec 24, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) runs with the football against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports\"\/>Jake FergusonBrevyn Spann-FordLuke SchoonmakerWide Receivers (6)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:418px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/85975863007-2229313029.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: George Pickens #3 and CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys on the sidelines during the second quarter in a NFL Preseason 2025 game between Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images)\"\/>CeeDee LambGeorge PickensRyan FlournoyKavontae TurpinJonathan MingoCameron BrownOffensive Tackles (4)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/75865667007-73-732073.jpeg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Offensive tackle Tyler Guyton #60 of the Dallas Cowboys stretches during training camp on July 30, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian\/Getty Images)\"\/>Tyler GuytonTerence SteeleBroderick JonesDrew SheltonOffensive Guards (3)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:660px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/91671222007-20260903-t-101033-z-601950216-mt-1-usatoday-29724916-rtrmadp-3-nfl-2026-seasonplayerhead.webp\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"NFL Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Booker. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images\"\/>Tyler BookerTJ BassAjani CorneliusCenters (2)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:441px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/91266790007-20260812-t-011722-z-430637017-mt-1-usatoday-29563333-rtrmadp-3-nfldallascowboyslosangele.webp\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aug 11, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys center Cooper Beebe (56) during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at the Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images\"\/>Cooper BeebeNick LeverettEdge Rushers (6)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:441px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/85601429007-usatsi-26816260.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aug 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku (41) against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images\"\/>Donovan EzeiruakuRashan GaryVon MillerMalachi LawrenceJames HoustonTyrus WheatDefensive Tackles (5)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:441px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/88795189007-2247727432.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Dallas Cowboys during the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on November 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Cowboys defeated the Raiders 33-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)\"\/>Quinnen WilliamsKenny ClarkOtito OgbonniaJonathan BullardLT OvertonLinebackers (6)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:441px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/75865684007-73-716341.jpeg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jul 27, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (35) wears a Guardian helmet cap during training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports\"\/>DeMarvion Overshown (ruled out)Dee WintersJaishawn BarhamShemar JamesJustin Barron (elevated)Curtis Robinson (elevated)Cornerbacks (5)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:441px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/75865685007-73-718557.jpeg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Oct 2, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) celebrate after Diggs intercepts a pass against the Washington Commanders during the game at AT&amp;T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports\"\/>DaRon BlandCobie DurantShavon RevelAmeer SpeedCaelen CarsonSafeties (6)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:468px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/75865687007-73-732586.jpeg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 8: Running back Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes against safety Malik Hooker #28 and Donovan Wilson #6 of the Dallas Cowboys during joint practice at training camp on August 8, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian\/Getty Images)\"\/>Jalen ThompsonCaleb DownsMalik Hooker (ruled out)PJ LockeMarkquese BellAlijah ClarkSpecial Teams (3)<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:493px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/75865688007-73-732906.jpeg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 11: Brandon Aubrey #17 of the Dallas Cowboys watches his field goal with Bryan Anger #5, to take a 12-6 lead over the Los Angeles Rams, in a 13-12 Rams win during a preseason game at SoFi Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images)\"\/>Brandon AubreyBryan AngerTrent Sieg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sept. 19, 2026, 5:08 p.m. CT The Dallas Cowboys did not leave their Week 1 debacle of a&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":441614,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[33,102,104,103,103483,10132,10133,44,100202,4586,1583,3560,5012,2619,78887,42,22810,46,1574,36],"class_list":["post-441613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-dallas","tag-accessfree","tag-dallas","tag-dallas-headlines","tag-dallas-news","tag-sourcecowboys-wire","tag-sstssportsnflcowboys","tag-sstsncowboys","tag-tagamerican-football","tag-tagcurtis-robinson","tag-tagdemarvion-overshown","tag-taggeorge-pickens","tag-tagkenny-clark","tag-tagnew-york-giants","tag-tagnfl-hub","tag-tagotito-ogbonnia","tag-tagoverall-neutral","tag-tagquinnen-williams","tag-tagsports-news","tag-tagwashington-commanders","tag-typestory"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441613","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=441613"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441613\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/441614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=441613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=441613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=441613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}