Carson (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the 49ers.
Carson was able to log three full practices in a row to end the week, but he'll still be forced to miss Week 8 with the shoulder injury that has sidelined him since late September. In his absence, C.J. Goodwin will likely operate in an expanded role again versus San Francisco.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Draws questionable tag
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Carson (shoulder) was a full participant during Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Carson has been able to log three consecutive full practices this week, and although he's tagged as questionable, the rookie fifth-round pick is leaning towards the probable side of playing Sunday. He missed the Cowboys' last three regular-season games due to a shoulder injury, but assuming he plays Sunday, he should reclaim his starting corner job alongside Trevon Diggs.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Past shoulder injury
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Carson (shoulder) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Carson missed the Cowboys' three games before the Week 7 bye due to a shoulder injury. He was able to practice without restriction Wednesday, though it should be noted he was a full practice participant in all three sessions leading up to the Cowboys' Week 6 game against the Lions but still didn't play in that contest. Still, the extra rest should be enough for Carson to suit up against the 49ers on Sunday, barring any setbacks.
Carson (shoulder) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Lions.
Carson practiced fully during the entirety of Week 6 prep but received a questionable designation on the Cowboys' final injury report Friday. With the decision to keep him in street clothes Sunday, he'll miss his third game in a row due to a shoulder issue. With a Week 7 bye on tap, Carson will turn his focus to the team's next game Sunday, Oct. 27 at San Francisco.
Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Practices in full Wednesday
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Carson (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Carson has missed the last two games due to a shoulder injury, but the rookie fifth-round pick appears past the issue. Barring any setbacks, he should make his return Sunday against the Lions and reclaim his starting spot at corner opposite Trevon Diggs. Carson has registered 15 tackles (14 solo) and two passes defended across three regular-season games.
Head coach Mike McCarty stated Monday that Carson (shoulder) is getting closer to returning, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.
Carson hasn't played since Week 3, but he did log a trio of limited practices last week. His potential return Week 6 against the Lions would be good news for a Cowboys defense that is dealing with multiple injuries to its front seven.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Won't suit up vs. Steelers
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Carson (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Carson was listed as questionable heading into Week 5, but the rookie fifth-round pick will miss a second straight game due to a shoulder injury. Amani Oruwariye and Andrew Booth will see an uptick in snaps at corner Sunday opposite starter Trevon Diggs.
Carson (shoulder) is questionable to face Pittsburgh on Sunday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Carson sat out Week 4 versus the Giants and logged a trio of limited practices during Week 5 prep, putting his status up in the air for Sunday. Trevon Diggs is also questionable for that contest, so Dallas' secondary could be without two starters. If that's the case, Andrew Booth and C.J. Goodwin could be asked to step up.
Cowboys' Caelen Carson: Opens week with limited work
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Carson (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Carson was inactive for the Cowboys' Week 4 win over the Giants due to a shoulder injury, but he upgraded to limited participation Wednesday and appears to be trending in the right direction. The rookie corner's participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide a better indication of his potential availability in Week 5, as the Cowboys travel to Pittsburgh.
