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Dallas Cowboys roster and injury updates

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2026-10-06 01:20 UTC → 2026-10-07 03:22 UTC · added removed

The Dallas Cowboys are managing roster changes and injuries as they navigate the early season. Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith was placed on injured reserve following thumb surgery to repair ligament damage, an absence that initially lasted at least four weeks. To mitigate his loss, the team elevated T. J. Bass to the starting left guard position, promoted Nick Leverett from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, and signed veteran interior offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson to the practice squad. Other injury concerns included tight end Luke Schoonmaker, who was listed as a non-participant for personal reasons, and offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius, who was limited in practice due to a knee injury. Defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard participated fully despite a groin issue. As the team prepares for its Week 5 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tyler Smith is nearing a return. Having entered a has been activated from his 21-day practice window, Smith noted he is “not certain” he will play this Thursday due window. While his availability for the game remains undecided, his return offers potential stability to the quick turnaround. However, head coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated that Smith interior offensive line. On the defensive side, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is acclimating to the roster following a “top candidate trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The move reportedly occurred after Porter rejected a contract extension from Pittsburgh that reached $28 million per year due to return” if disagreements over long-term guarantees. Porter, who played 24 snaps in his conditioning and practice performance allow. The Cowboys currently hold debut against the Houston Texans, has expressed readiness for a 2-2 record. larger role. Offensively, quarterback Dak Prescott remains committed to the team’s ‘Greatest Offense There Is’ (GOTI) goal. Despite a 1-2 start, the offense currently ranks third in points per game, and Prescott maintains the unit has not yet reached its full potential.

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  1. 2026-10-07 03:22 UTC Dallas Cowboys roster and injury updates
  2. 2026-10-06 01:20 UTC Dallas Cowboys roster and injury updates
  3. 2026-10-05 21:27 UTC Dallas Cowboys roster and injury updates
  4. 2026-09-11 15:06 UTC Dallas Cowboys roster and injury updates

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