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Ruled out due to wrist injury
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 9:10 PM
Liufau (wrist) has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday night's preseason finale against the Saints, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Liufau left during the first half with a wrist injury. The linebacker's preseason is now over. It remains to be seen if the 25-year-old will be moved to season-ending injured reserve or if he will be maintained or waived during Sunday's cutdown day. |
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Questionable with wrist issue
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 7:51 PM
Liufau (wrist) is questionable to return to Friday's preseason finale against the Saints, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Liufau sustained the injury in the first half, playing his new position as an outside linebacker. 2026 will be the 25-year-old's first season as an edge rusher, so new issues as he adjusts to the position in a live game are not entirely surprising. If Liufau cannot return to the contest, Isaiah Land or Tyrus Wheat may see an increase in defensive snaps throughout the second half. |
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Clears concussion protocol
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 7:11 PM
Wood (concussion) was in a helmet and pads during Wednesday's practice, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Wood was able to log a practice as a full participant Wednesday, meaning he has been cleared by an independent neurologist and should be ready to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Saints. Wood entered the league's five-step concussion protocol last Saturday and has progressed through the stages quickly. |
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Malik Davis Malik Davis Could be poised to earn RB2 role
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 4:28 PM
While acknowledging that backfield slotting behind Javonte Williams is still a question mark in advance of Friday's preseason finale against the Saints, Nick Eatman of the Cowboys' official site believes that Davis has done enough to remain the backup ahead of Week 1.
Analysis: It's worth noting that this doesn't align with how Dallas' running backs are listed on the team's unofficial depth chart and things could remain fluid leading up to and after roster cut-downs. However, it's a take shared by Todd Archer of ESPN, as well as Jon Machota of The Athletic, who predicts that Davis opens as the No. 2 back, while 2025 fifth-rounder Jaydon Blue -- a player with higher upside, per Machota -- is a candidate to take over the spot at some point during the season. Meanwhile, Phil Mafah is also in the mix but could be on the roster bubble. In any case, if Williams ends up missing any time, a committee approach could well be employed to fill the void, but in the short term at least, Davis appears to be trending toward being the next man up in such a scenario, with Blue also factoring in. |
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Phil Mafah Phil Mafah One shot one touchdown
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 7:43 PM
Mafah took his only carry in Saturday's 34-13 preseason win over the Cardinals for a 15-yard touchdown.
Analysis: Mafah played just three snaps in the contest. Outside of the touchdown, the running back also returned two kicks for 21 yards and 19 yards, respectively. With cutdown day set for Sunday, Mafah's hat is in the ring for the No. 3 running back role. Friday's preseason finale against the Saints may go a long way in determining whether Mafah, Jaydon Blue or Israel Abanikanda will make the final 53-man roster. |
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Reverts to IR
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 7:19 PM
Gilliam (triceps) reverted to Dallas' injured reserve Tuesday, Tommy Yarrish of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Gilliam is set to remain with the Cowboys after clearing waivers, albeit on injured reserve. The 23-year-old will now be forced to miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign unless he's waived with an injury settlement. |
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DJ Rogers DJ Rogers Absent with knee injury
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 6:30 PM
Rogers (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's practice session, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The undrafted free agent out of TCU has been working towards a potential roster spot since signing with the team in late August. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound tight end was always a long shot to make the roster with Jake Ferguson, Brevyn Spann-Ford and Luke Schoonmaker holding down the top three roles, but an injury that keeps Rogers out of key competitive reps will not make the cutdown day decision any harder. |
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Mitch Van Vooren Mitch Van Vooren Lands in Dallas
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:22 PM
Van Vooren signed with the Cowboys on Monday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Van Vooren was waived by New England on Aug. 18. Dallas is dealing with injuries to backup tight ends Brevyn Spann-Ford (undisclosed), Michael Trigg (toe) and DJ Rogers (knee), and the team only played with two healthy tight ends in its last preseason game Saturday against the Cardinals, per Harris. Van Vooren, who has yet to make an NFL regular-season appearance, should have a chance to make his mark in Dallas' last preseason contest. |
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Enters concussion protocol
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 11:26 PM
Wood has entered the league's concussion protocol and has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Wood spent some time in the blue medical tent before being taken to the locker room for tests. He will be held out for the rest of Saturday's game, and he'll have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to be available for Friday's preseason finale against the Saints. |
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Back at practice
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 8:20 PM
Childress (hamstring) returned to practice as a limited participant Thursday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The safety suffered the injury during the first week of training camp, missed over two weeks and then came back a few days ago for non-contact drills. Childress appeared in three regular-season games for Dallas a year ago, seeing more action on special teams than defense. He's likely competing for a backup and special teams role again in 2026. |
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Michael Trigg Michael Trigg Dealing with toe injury
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 7:26 PM
Trigg (toe) did not practice Thursday, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Trigg signed with Dallas as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 Draft back in April. He played 32 offensive snaps in the Cowboys' preseason opener and secured four of five targets for 30 yards. Trigg is trying to win a job behind Jake Ferguson, Brevyn Spann-Ford and Luke Schoonmaker at tight end. |
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Jaydon Blue Jaydon Blue Upgrades to limited participation Thursday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 1:37 PM
Blue (shoulder) will be limited in practice Thursday, per head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Blue was a non-participant earlier in the week, so Thursday's limited participation marks a step in the right direction. The 2025 fifth-round pick is battling fellow 2025 Day 3 draft pick Phil Mafah (chest) and Malik Davis for depth-chart positioning behind Javonte Williams. The Cowboys had been planning to give Blue a heavy workload throughout the preseason, but it's unclear if he'll be healthy enough to suit up for Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals. |
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Jaydon Blue Jaydon Blue Misses practice with shoulder injury
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 6:54 PM
Blue missed Tuesday's joint practice with the Saints due to a shoulder injury, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Blue handled 10 touches in the Cowboys's preseason opener last weekend, amassing 34 yards. He's expected to get plenty of run this preseason in his battle for the RB2 job behind Javonte Williams, but if Blue is unable to play through a shoulder issue this coming Saturday against the Cardinals, Malik Davis could get a chance to win the gig. |
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Moves past injury
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 7:56 PM
Overshown (lower body) participated at the Cowboys' training camp practice Monday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Overshown was dealing with a lower-body injury at practice last week, and he did not participate in the team's 17-7 preseason victory over the Seahawks on Saturday. The inside linebacker was handling first-team reps at practice Monday, and he now appears to be good to go ahead of the team's preseason matchup with the Cardinals on Saturday, if Dallas chooses to play its starters. |
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Back at practice
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 7:32 PM
Barham (groin) returned to practice Monday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Barham was able to make his return to the practice field after missing more than a week with a groin injury that he suffered at practice Aug. 5. The linebacker took some first-team reps, replacing both Dee Winters and DeMarvion Overshown (lower body) at different points. Barham appears to be on track to operate as a top reserve option at inside linebacker in his rookie campaign. |
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Expected to be ramped up for Week 1
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 6:49 PM
Miller is not expected to practice with the Cowboys this week, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Miller signed with Dallas on Sunday after posting 26 total tackles (16 solo), including 9.0 sacks, over a career-high 17 regular season contests with the Commanders in 2025. The team is expected to slowly ramp up the linebacker's participation at practice, and the goal is to have Miller ready to go for Week 1 on the road against the Giants on Sept. 13. |
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Active for preseason opener
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:28 PM
Locke (knee) was active for the Cowboys' 17-7 preseason victory over Seattle on Saturday.
Analysis: Locke has been dealing with a knee injury during training camp, but he was able to play in the preseason opener. The safety was on the field for seven defensive snaps, and he didn't record any stats. Locke is expected to serve as a top reserve option behind Malik Hooker and Jalen Thompson this season, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday on the road against Arizona. |
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Agrees to terms with Cowboys
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:27 PM
Miller and the Cowboys agreed to terms on a contract Sunday, Tommy Yarish of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Miller's deal in Dallas is for one year. Miller is a Texas native and will get a chance to play professionally in his home state in the twilight of his illustrious career. The eight-time Pro Bowler hasn't earned that distinction since 2019, but he showed he can still rush the passer effectively in a part-time role by picking up 9.0 sacks for the Commanders in 2025, which was his age-36 season. |
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Plays in preseason opener
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:00 PM
Cornelius (knee) was active for the Cowboys' 17-7 preseason win over Seattle on Saturday.
Analysis: Cornelius finished the 2025 season on injured reserve with Dallas while nursing a knee injury, but he now appears to be fully healthy. The offensive lineman played 68 percent of the team's offensive snaps in the victory, and he'll continue to compete for a spot on the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster. |
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Active for preseason opener
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 7:50 PM
Clark (ankle) recorded one tackle in the Cowboys' 17-7 preseason win over the Seahawks on Saturday.
Analysis: Clark had been dealing with an ankle injury at training camp, but he was able to play 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps in the contest. The 23-year-old is competing for a reserve spot in the secondary with Dallas this season, and his next chance to prove himself will come Saturday in Arizona. |
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