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Dallas sports team injury concerns and NFL Rio debut

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Major Dallas sports franchises have faced various injury concerns heading into their respective seasons. Initial concerns focused on the Dallas Cowboys’ offensive stability, specifically the health of quarterback Dak Prescott and the offensive tackle positions, as well as the Dallas Mavericks’ reliance on center Dereck Lively II following his history of foot issues. By Week 3, the injury focus for the Cowboys shifted toward defensive depth. Ahead of their matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro, the team reported several sidelined or limited players, including cornerback Cobie Durant, Malik Hooker, P. J. Locke, and DeMarvion Overshown. Coach Brian Schottenheimer noted that Durant’s status remained uncertain, while Overshown was listed with a “low probability” of playing. Injuries to Hooker, Locke, and Durant have forced veterans Markquese Bell and Shavon Revel Jr. into starting roles. For the Ravens, defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike has returned to full practice, though wide receiver Zay Flowers remains uncertain for the game due to a hamstring injury. Both teams enter the matchup with 1-1 records. The game, scheduled for September 27, 2026, at Maracanã Stadium, marks the first regular season NFL game in Rio de Janeiro and the league’s third consecutive year holding games in Brazil. The NFL views Brazil as a major international market with an estimated 41 million fans. Pre-game festivities include musical performances by Péricles and Kandace Lindsey, with a halftime show featuring Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin. ~~Earlier in the day, a flag football clinic for local youth was organized by the NFL~~ The event also includes brand activations and ~~the U.S. Department of State.~~ a tribute to Brazilian soccer legend Cafu. While Maracanã management previously used a GrassMaster Stitch Machine to reinforce the pitch, the players’ union has raised concerns regarding the grass being potentially “loose or ~~patchy.” However, league officials have stated they have “no concerns” about the surface.~~ patchy” or presenting slipping hazards due to heavy use by local soccer clubs.

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