Dallas Cowboys face injury crisis as multiple starters are sidelined

The Dallas Cowboys are facing an escalating injury crisis during the first two weeks of the NFL regular season, particularly within their defensive unit. After entering the season with a clean injury report following a healthy training camp, several key players have been sidelined.

On the offensive side, backup running back Malik Davis was placed on injured reserve following hip surgery. The defensive impact has been more severe, with the team losing starters Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown, and Cobie Durant, alongside reserve safety PJ Locke. Hooker is expected to miss extended time due to a fractured forearm, while Durant and Locke may face multi-week absences.

There is some optimism regarding linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who is reportedly making progress in rehabilitation. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer noted that Overshown is doing well, though his availability for the upcoming Week 3 game against the Baltimore Ravens remains uncertain and will depend on his performance in practice this week.