The Dallas Cowboys promoted Curtis Robinson and Justin Barron from the practice squad before their Week 2 matchup with the Washington Commanders, which is scheduled to be Dallas’ home opener. The moves give the team additional linebacker depth and special-teams options as DeMarvion Overshown deals with a hamstring injury. Dallas has not set a return timetable and opted against signing a veteran for the game.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday that rookie Jaishawn Barham will handle the green-dot helmet duties while Overshown is unavailable. Blogging The Boys reported that Dallas’ linebackers and safeties will be tested by Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ offense, identifying stronger play in the middle of the Cowboys’ defense as an important area for Week 2.
Von Miller, who played 11 snaps in his Dallas debut against New York, may also receive attention after playing for Washington during the 2025 season.
Overshown was one of three Dallas players fined by the NFL after the Cowboys’ 20-28 Week 1 loss to the New York Giants. The league assessed him $9,527 for a late hit on quarterback Jaxson Dart. Outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku was fined $11,941 for a fourth-quarter facemask, and running back Javonte Williams received an $11,941 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct involving taunting.
No further details about Overshown’s injury timeline were provided.