{"id":445552,"date":"2026-09-23T21:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T21:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/445552\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T21:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T21:50:11","slug":"dallas-cowboys-wednesday-injury-report-includes-2-new-additions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/445552\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys&#8217; Wednesday Injury Report Includes 2 New Additions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9t\">The Dallas Cowboys released their first injury report of the week Wednesday and it included two new additions, although both were expected.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9y\">Ahead of the Week 3 contest against the Baltimore Ravens, the Cowboys have Cobie Durant, Malik Hooker, P.J. Locke, DeMarvion Overshown and James Houston <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/VoiceOfTheStar\/status\/2102859151781269715\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">on the injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a3\">Locke and Durant are the two new additions from last week, but we already knew <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/dallas-cowboys-injury-updates-news-cobie-durant-pj-locke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">they were dealing with injuries<\/a>, so no surprises there.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a8\">Here&#8217;s a look at the full injury report, plus the injury updates head coach Brian Schottenheimer offered up on four of the players listed on the aforementioned report.<\/p>\n<p>Cowboys Wednesday injury report<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01m3809r7k1739fr7qg1.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys linebacker James Houston.\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys linebacker James Houston.\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"ap\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys linebacker James Houston (41) at training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p>CB Cobie Durant (hamstring): Did not practiceS Malik Hooker (forearm): Did not practiceS P.J. Locke (foot): Did not practiceLB DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring): Did not practiceOLB James Houston (shoulder): FullDeMarvion Overshown not expected to play<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01m37ps93pma877xv1b4.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown.\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown.\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"bc\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (0) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bi\">Schottenheimer said that Overshown is progressing in his return from a hamstring injury, but the Cowboys head coach gave him a &#8220;low probability&#8221; to play in Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens, per <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NickHarrisFWST\/status\/2102814414621569163\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bn\">Overshown has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/demarvion-overshown-injury-update-dallas-cowboys-optimism-crucial-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dealing with a strained hamstring<\/a> he suffered in the season-opener against the New York Giants that forced his early exit.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bs\">With Overshown likely sidelined another week, that means Jaishawn Barham will get another start and will wear the green dot once again next to Dee Winters.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bx\">Barham was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/jaishawn-barham-gesture-cowboys-christian-parker-ultimate-sign-respect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">one of the biggest standouts<\/a> in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders with his seven tackles, including one for loss, and forced fumble.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"c2\">If he keeps playing like that, it might be Barham starting next to Overshown upon his return, not Winters.<\/p>\n<p>P.J. Locke injury update<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01m37pwcksnm33tegcck.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys safety P.J. Locke.\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys safety P.J. Locke.\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"cj\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys safety P.J. Locke (1) at training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cp\">Locke came down with plantar fasciitis in the Week 2 win, which put him in a walking boot. Schottenheimer had previously said the expectation is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/dallas-cowboys-injury-updates-news-cobie-durant-pj-locke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Locke will miss time<\/a>, although how much remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cu\">Schotty revealed Locke has shed the walking boot, which is great news for his chances of returning sooner rather than later. That return could come within four weeks, as co-owner Stephen Jones said he <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jonmachota\/status\/2102085157846982961?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">didn&#8217;t expect an injured reserve<\/a> stint for Locke.<\/p>\n<p>Cobie Durant injury update<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01m380n0c9z0kszbdfbc.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant.\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant.\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"db\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant (2) at training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"dh\">Durant is dealing with a hamstring issue after he got stepped on by his teammate. It was initially feared Durant was dealing with an injury to his family jewels, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/dallas-cowboys-cobie-durant-laughs-off-viral-injury-rumor-friendly-fire-stomp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Durant has since confirmed he is not<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"dm\">Durant did some rehab at practice on Wednesday, Schotty said, so he&#8217;s already on the mend. Like Locke, Stephen Jones said Durant isn&#8217;t likely to land on injured reserve, so he shouldn&#8217;t be out long, either.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"dr\">Durant has been the Cowboys&#8217; best cornerback dating back to the offseason. If he sits, Shavon Revel will start in his place.<\/p>\n<p>Malik Hooker injury update<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01m380q97thfz573g8j3.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker.\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker.\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"e8\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (24) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ee\">Hooker, who has a fractured forearm, is still rehabbing his injury and that was the extent of the injury update from Schottenheimer. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ej\">The initial expectation was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/demarvion-overshown-malik-hooker-injury-updates-cowboys-return-timelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hooker would miss a few weeks<\/a> after having surgery and we&#8217;re in Week 2 of that timeline, so don&#8217;t expect to see him return this week.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"eo\">\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/newsletter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for the Cowboys Daily Digest newsletter\u00a0<\/a>for more free coverage from<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Dallas Cowboys on SI<\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/>Add us as a preferred source on Google<a aria-label=\"Follow si.com on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=si.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" preventdefault:click=\"\" class=\"flex h-[30px] w-[30px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary font-group-large text-sm font-medium text-white transition-colors hover:bg-secondary focus:bg-secondary md:w-auto md:gap-2.5 md:px-4 md:py-[5px]\" on:click=\"q-Cl4Uw_qF.js#s_lDqay9E5m5g[0]\" q:id=\"eu\">Follow<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Dallas Cowboys released their first injury report of the week Wednesday and it included two new additions,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":445553,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[102,104,103],"class_list":["post-445552","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-dallas","tag-dallas","tag-dallas-headlines","tag-dallas-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/445552","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=445552"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/445552\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/445553"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=445552"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=445552"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=445552"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}