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Limited Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 7:21 PM
Smith (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: A thumb injury is what delayed the start of Smith's season, but he's now dealing with an ankle issue. Back-to-back limited practices should allow the star left guard to play Sunday against the Colts. |
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Practices in full Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 5:41 PM
Winters (calf) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Winters was limited Wednesday. However, after logging a full session Thursday, all signs are pointing toward his availability for the Week 9 meeting with the Colts. The 2023 No. 216 overall pick has appeared in six games in his first season in Dallas, amassing 35 total tackles (23 solo) and one interception. |
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Pops up on practice report Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 5:32 PM
Overshown (hamstring/back) was limited in Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Overshown popped up on the practice report due to a couple of nagging injuries. There will presumably be more clarity Friday regarding his status for the Week 9 meeting with the Colts. However, if Overshown can't get out there for that contest, Shemar James and Jaishawn Barham may be in line for more snaps. |
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Limited at practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 5:25 PM
Downs (concussion) was limited during Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Downs sustained a concussion in the Week 8 loss to the Cardinals and didn't practice Wednesday. While he likely has a way to go before being cleared to suit up versus the Colts on Sunday, he's seemingly moving in a positive direction. The 22-year-old has appeared in all eight games for the Cowboys in 2026, amassing 52 total tackles (30 solo), including 1.0 sacks. |
Jake Ferguson Jake Ferguson Remains unavailable Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 3:57 PM
Ferguson (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ferguson's back-to-back absences to kick off Week 9 prep don't bode well for his availability Sunday against the Colts. He sustained a low-ankle sprain after playing just four snaps during Dallas' Week 8 loss to the Cardinals. Brevyn Spann-Ford worked as the team's top TE after Ferguson's exit. Ferguson will have one more opportunity to practice Friday before Dallas posts Week 9 game statuses. |
George Pickens George Pickens Another limited session
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 3:51 PM
Pickens (hamstring) was limited at Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pickens maintained his activity level from Wednesday as he deals with lingering shoulder and hamstring injuries. He still was able to handle a 57 percent snap share this past Sunday against the Cardinals, but he mustered only two catches (on four targets) for 48 yards. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not Pickens heads into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Indianapolis. |
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Full practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 10:53 PM
Shelton (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: The fourth-round rookie has been sidelined since Week 4 and has played a total of five offensive snaps this season. |
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Not ready to return to practice
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:45 PM
Thompson (hamstring) has not had his 21-day practice window opened yet, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Thompson is still working his way back from a hamstring injury that forced the team to place him on injured reserve in late September, and he is not ready to return to practice quite yet. In his absence, P.J. Locke (concussion), Malik Hooker and Markquese Bell are poised to continue to operate as the Cowboys' primary safeties for the time being. |
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Limited Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 8:17 PM
Winters (calf) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Winters was injured in Week 6 against Green Bay and has missed the past two contests. Shemar James and Demarvion Overshown handled linebacker duties last Sunday against the Cardinals. |
KaVontae Turpin KaVontae Turpin DNP on Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 8:02 PM
Turpin (ribs) did not practice Wednesday, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Turpin has missed the past two contests with the injury, and his Week 9 prep isn't off on the right foot. Jonathan Mingo and Camden Brown handled reserve wideout duties behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens (hamstring) and Ryan Flournoy last Sunday against the Cardinals. |
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Remains in concussion protocol
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 6:55 PM
Locke was still in concussion protocol Wednesday as the Cowboys began preparing for their Week 9 matchup at Indianapolis, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site, Locke did not participate at practice Wednesday. Locke sat out five straight games prior to Week 8 because of a foot injury, and now his availability for Week 9 is up in the air after he suffered a concussion in Week 8. Whether he's able to practice Thursday or Friday should provide more insight into his status for Sunday's game against the Colts. |
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Still in concussion protocol Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 6:49 PM
Downs remained in concussion protocol Wednesday as the Cowboys began preparing for their Week 9 matchup at Indianapolis, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site, Downs did not participate at practice Wednesday. Downs hasn't missed a game yet as a pro, but his status for Sunday's game against the Colts is in doubt after he suffered a concussion in Week 8. His activity at practice Thursday and Friday should give a clearer indication as to whether he'll be able to suit up in Week 9. |
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Jake Ferguson Jake Ferguson Officially unavailable for practice
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 6:11 PM
Ferguson (ankle) did not participate at the Cowboys' practice Wednesday, Patrik Walker of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: As expected, Ferguson was unavailable for practice as he worked off to the side with the team's training staff. The tight end is working through a low-ankle sprain that he suffered during the team's 33-30 overtime loss to Arizona in Week 8, and his availability for Sunday's matchup against the Colts is in question. Ferguson will have two more chances to return to practice this week, but if he can't go for Week 9, Brevyn Spann-Ford would be a top candidate to take over as the primary tight end for Dallas. |
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George Pickens George Pickens Limited in Wednesday's practice
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 4:02 PM
Pickens (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Pickens was limited by shoulder and hamstring injuries last week, but he was able to suit up this past Sunday against the Cardinals, logging a 57 percent snap share and gathering in two of four targets for 48 yards. As Week 9 prep kicks off, he's being listed with only the hamstring issue, which continues to impact his on-field work. Pickens will have two more chances to get back to full Thursday and Friday before Dallas potentially tags him with a designation for Sunday's contest at Indianapolis. |
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Jake Ferguson Jake Ferguson Working with trainers Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 12:51 PM
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Ferguson (ankle) will work with the Cowboys' training staff during Wednesday's practice, Briana Aldridge of CBS News Texas reports.
Analysis: Such comments are an indication that Ferguson will go down as a DNP to kick off Week 9 prep, something that'll be revealed on Wednesday's injury report. Ferguson is tending to a low-ankle sprain in the wake of this past Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. |
Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Held in check Sunday
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 8:19 PM
Goodson took seven carries for 14 yards and caught both of his two targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss versus the Cardinals.
Analysis: Dallas wasn't really able to get anything going on the ground in Week 8, totaling just 93 rushing yards on 39 carries. Just like the offense as a whole, Goodson found a bit more success in the passing game, and he posted his best receiving total since back in 2024. As long as starter Javonte Williams remains available, though, Goodson should stay in a change-of-pace role. |
Brevyn Spann-Ford Brevyn Spann-Ford Makes four grabs Sunday
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 8:10 PM
Spann-Ford caught four of five targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss versus the Cardinals.
Analysis: Starting tight end Jake Ferguson logged only four offensive snaps before leaving Sunday's contest with an ankle injury, and Spann-Ford ended up playing a career-high 65 offensive snaps as a result. He ended up second on the team in targets behind CeeDee Lamb (11), and he could be worth a look as a streaming option in deeper formats if Ferguson is unable to suit up in Week 9 at Indianapolis. |
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In concussion protocol
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 10:05 PM
Locke is in the league's concussion protocol after being injured in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Locke played a season-high 68 defensive snaps against Arizona after he'd logged just 31 snaps on defense across his previous two appearances this season. Markquese Bell would be in line for more snaps if Locke is unable to play against the Colts on Sunday. |
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In concussion protocol
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 10:03 PM
Downs is in the league's concussion protocol after being injured in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Downs has started all eight games after being selected with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 Draft. He's racked up 52 tackles (30 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass breakup on 92 percent of the defensive snaps. Cobie Durant, Markquese Bell and Alijah Clark could all see elevated snaps if Downs is unable to play Week 9 against the Colts. |
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Dealing with ankle injury
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 10:00 PM
Lawrence suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the first-round rookie could miss some time with the injury. Across eight games this season, Lawrence has posted 13 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pair of bass breakups on 41 percent of Dallas' defensive snaps. |
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