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Cowboys injury updates: DeMarvion Overshown expected back, Cobie Durant trending toward return vs. Eagles in Week 7
Dallas is entering its Monday Night Football matchup with Philadelphia with a clearer view of several key availability timelines, including a potential return from DeMarvion Overshown and optimism around Cobie Durant’s hamstring recovery. The Cowboys are still managing multiple injured-reserve designations.
With the Cowboys listed at 2-4 entering Week 7, Dallas’ Monday night trip to Philadelphia carries roster-restoration stakes alongside continued injury management, according to the team’s official injury roundup released ahead of the Eagles game.
On injured reserve-designated to return, safety P.J. Locke is eligible to have his 21-day practice window opened this week after being placed on IR on Sept. 26 with a plantar fascia issue in his foot. Linebacker Marist Liufau, placed on IR with a fractured forearm just ahead of the season, is eligible for his practice window after satisfying a four-game ban, though the team indicated he may need more time before returning to full contact.
Also on IR-designated to return, rookie fourth-round cornerback Devin Moore is expected to return this season from a groin injury, with his eligibility tied to the Cowboys’ timing for his 21-day window. Safety Jalen Thompson, recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in Week 3, must wait at least one more game before rejoining the team’s defensive unit, making the Eagles game the first matchup it could follow.
On the defensive line, veteran Jonathan Bullard is described as having a calf injury that requires multiple weeks of recovery. The team said his 21-day practice window could be activated as early as next week as Dallas weighs readiness and setback risk.
Among non-IR statuses, return specialist KaVontae Turpin is not expected to be available right away after exiting the Packers game with a rib cartilage injury; the roundup said he has not been moved to injured reserve, but the team expects him to miss some time going forward. DeMarvion Overshown, who has missed five games with a hamstring injury since the opener, is expected to return for Monday night against the Eagles.
The roundup also flagged internal availability challenges. Dee Winters, who recorded Dallas’ first interception of the season, is sidelined with an Achilles strain suffered against the Packers, and the team indicated Overshown would take his place at WILL (weakside). Cobie Durant, out since Week 2 with a hamstring injury, is trending toward a potential return against Philadelphia after missing the previous four games.
Why It Matters
- Injuries are shaping Dallas’ defensive rotation heading into a high-visibility primetime matchup, with Overshown’s expected return addressing a meaningful role on the weakside.
- Durant’s “trending” status adds uncertainty to the secondary, while other IR timelines suggest Dallas may still see gradual, position-by-position reintegration.
- The Cowboys’ ability to manage IR practice windows matters for depth planning, especially if Dallas is trying to stabilize defensive availability at the midpoint of the season.
- Turpin’s rib injury and Winters’ Achilles strain both affect special-teams and linebacker workload, respectively, influencing how Dallas staffs roles week to week.
Key Facts
- Dallas enters Week 7 with a 2-4 record and is preparing for Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles while managing multiple injuries.
- P.J. Locke (IR-designated to return) is eligible for his 21-day practice window to open this week after a Sept. 26 plantar fascia placement on IR.
- Marist Liufau (IR-designated to return) is eligible to have his practice window activated at any time after completing a four-game ban, though the team said he likely needs more time before tackling.
- DeMarvion Overshown is expected to return for the Eagles game after missing five games total with a hamstring injury.
- Cobie Durant is not currently active but is trending toward a potential return after missing four games with a hamstring injury.
- KaVontae Turpin is expected to miss some time with a rib cartilage injury but has not been moved to injured reserve.