Dallas will be without four defensive players against the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil on Sunday: DeMarvion Overshown, P.J. Locke, Malik Hooker and Cobie Durant. Overshown is a linebacker, Locke and Hooker are safeties, and Durant is a cornerback. Three of the absences involve starters, while Locke is also the team’s third safety and a primary reserve.
None of the four practiced during the week or traveled to Brazil. The Cowboys’ defense was among the NFL’s bottom three in total defense in 2025 and ranks 29th of 32 teams after the first two games of this season. Baltimore’s offense includes quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry.
Stephen Jones, Dallas’ executive vice president, said Overshown and Hooker could have an opportunity to play in Week 4 at the Houston Texans. Overshown has a hamstring strain, and Hooker is recovering from a fractured forearm. Both injuries happened in the season opener against the Giants, and both missed Dallas’ Week 2 win over Washington.
Overshown is the defense’s signal caller. Neither player has been cleared, and no indication was given that either is likely to return. Durant has a hamstring injury and Locke has a foot injury, and neither is expected to be ready for Houston.
Heavy.com was the source of the report.