Cowboys' Jadeveon Clowney: Finishes season in strong form
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Clowney recorded 41 tackles (24 solo), including 8.5 sacks, and added four passes defended, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 13 regular-season games for the Cowboys in 2025.
The veteran edge rusher didn't sign with Dallas until September and didn't debut with the team until Week 4, but Clowney was fully up to speed in the second half of the season and racked up 6.5 of his sacks in his final five games. An unrestricted free agent once again this offseason, a return to the Cowboys in 2026 seems unlikely for the 32-year-old mercenary given his track record -- Clowney's played for six different teams over the last seven seasons -- but he's still capable of making an impact in the pass rush wherever he lands. Over the last three years, split between Dallas, Carolina and Baltimore, Clowney's delivered 23.5 sacks in 44 regular-season games.
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Cowboys' Donovan Wilson: Productive in tough season
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Wilson recorded 71 tackles (39 solo) and a forced fumble while adding five passes defended, including two interceptions, over 15 regular-season games for the Cowboys in 2025.
Dallas had one of the worst defenses in the league, but Wilson was still able to produce decent numbers, with his pass defended and INT totals tying his career highs. The veteran safety did miss two games in the middle of the season with an elbow injury and dealt with other nagging issues throughout the year, and at 30 years old there may not be a huge market for his services in free agency. The Cowboys brought in a new defensive coordinator in Christian Parker, but Wilson might be viewed as an affordable stopgap in the secondary if the front office doesn't want to spend significant resources at the position.
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Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Lackluster season for Dallas
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Hooker recorded 52 tackles (28 solo) with one pass defended over 12 regular-season games for the Cowboys in 2025.
The veteran missed five games early in the season due to a toe injury and played through back trouble late, and his numbers suffered as a result. Hooker struggled in coverage and may not be able to hold up as a physical in-the-box safety, leaving some question of where he might fit even in a depth role. He has one year left on his current contract at $6.5 million, but the Cowboys would incur just a $2 million dead cap hit if they elect to move on from Hooker this offseason under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
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Cowboys' Kenneth Murray: Struggles in Dallas
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Murray recorded 81 tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, with two passes defended and a fumble recovery over 17 regular-season games for the Cowboys in 2025.
The veteran linebacker was brought over from Tennessee in a March trade and was expected to be the centerpiece of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus' system, which has historically led to big numbers for linebackers. Instead, the 27-year-old Murray seemed lost in the scheme and failed to make much of an impact, as he didn't collect double-digit tackles in any game. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and with Dallas having moved on from Eberflus to bring Christian Parker over from Philadelphia as the new DC, Murray likely will have to find another employer.
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Cowboys' Shemar James: Impressive rookie campaign
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James recorded 91 tackles (40 solo) with 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble over 14 regular-season games in 2025.
A fifth-round pick out of Florida in the 2025 Draft, James was inactive for the first three games of the season as former defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus leaned heavily veteran linebacker Kenneth Murray, but once James got into the lineup he made an impact, producing double-digit tackles on three separate occasions. However, James struggled in coverage, and he lost his starting spot again briefly once DeMarvion Overshown returned from knee surgery in Week 11. James drew back in when Overshown suffered a Week 16 concussion, and the rookie wrapped up the season with 13 tackles in Week 18 against the Giants. Depending on the Cowboys' offseason moves, James could be in line to start in Week 1 next season under new DC Christian Parker, who brings a LB-friendly system with him from Philadelphia.
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Cowboys' DaRon Bland: Expected to be ready for OTAs
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Bland (foot) is expected to recover from his left foot surgery in time to participate in the start of OTAs, though he his prioritizing a return for training camp, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Bland underwent surgery to address a left foot injury Tuesday. The issue forced him to miss Dallas' final three regular-season games. Across his 12 regular-season appearances in 2025, Bland tallied 73 tackles (45 solo) and six passes defensed, including one interception.
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Cowboys' DaRon Bland: Set to undergo surgery
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Bland confirmed Monday that he's set to undergo surgery on a lingering foot injury Jan. 13, Calvin Watkins reports.
Bland missed the final three games of the 2025 season due to a foot injury he suffered in Week 15. Over 12 appearances, the 26-year-old had 73 tackles (45 solo) and six pass breakups, including one interception.
Bell has entered the league's concussion protocol and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Giants, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Bell went to the locker room during the second quarter of Sunday's game and was diagnosed with a concussion after an evaluation by medical staff. With Bell done for the day and Alijah Clark (personal reasons) inactive, the Cowboys will have no safeties behind Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker the rest of the way. Cornerbacks C.J. Goodwin, Corey Ballentine and Trikweze Bridges could see some snaps at safety as a result of Bell's injury.
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Cowboys' Alijah Clark: Inactive for personal reasons
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Clark (personal) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Per the Cowboys, Clark is attending to a personal matter and will not be with the team for Sunday's regular-season finale. He'll end the 2025 regular season with 18 tackles (nine solo) and one forced fumble across 11 games while contributing mostly on special teams. Markquese Bell will be the top reserve option at safety behind Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson in Clark's absence.
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Cowboys' Josh Butler: Cleared to play Week 18
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Butler (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Butler spent nearly the entire regular season on the reserve/PUP list while recovering from a torn ACL that he sustained in December of 2024. He has progressed enough to play in Sunday's regular-season finale, and he could see some snaps in the secondary due to the absences of Shavon Revel (concussion) and DaRon Bland (foot - IR).
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Cowboys' Justin Barron: Joins active roster
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Barron was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Barron was active for the Cowboys' Week 17 matchup versus the Commanders, accounting for 16 snaps on special teams. The 24-year-old will likely continue to play a depth role in Week 18, as DeMarvion Overshown remains out with a concussion.
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Cowboys' Josh Butler: Activated off PUP list
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Butler (knee) was activated off the reserve/PUP list Saturday and remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Butler posted his first full participation Friday since returning to practice Dec. 17, but he remains questionable for Week 18 versus the Giants. The 29-year-old has yet to play this season but accounted for 21 total tackles and five pass breakups through five games in 2024. If he's available, Butler could have increased reps in the season finale alongside Caelen Carson and Shavon Revel.
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Cowboys' Shavon Revel: Season over due to concussion
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Revel (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Revel was unable to practice all week due to the concussion he sustained in the Christmas Day win over the Commanders. After getting a late start to his rookie campaign due to an ACL tear he suffered in college, the cornerback will end the regular season with 35 tackles (23 solo) and three passes defensed over seven games. With Trevon Diggs recently waived by the Cowboys, the team will likely start Reddy Steward at outside cornerback opposite Caelen Carson and move Markquese Bell or Alijah Clark to slot cornerback for Sunday's game.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Ruled out with concussion
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Overshown (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Overshown has been in the league's concussion protocol since Week 16, and his downgrade to did-not-participate in Friday's practice session has sealed his fate for the 2025 season. The linebacker will end the season with 12 missed games, three times more than he missed in his rookie season. With Logan Wilson set to start Sunday's game in his place, Overshown will finish a short 2025 campaign with 28 tackles (15 solo) through six games and just 218 defensive snaps.
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Packers' Trevon Diggs: Move to Green Bay official
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The Packers officially claimed Diggs off waivers Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Diggs will still need to pass a physical before his connection with the Packers is finalized, but that seems to be a foregone conclusion. Green Bay is headed to the postseason as the No. 7 seed in the NFC, so Diggs could be a major acquisition even if he doesn't play Week 18 against Minnesota. The Packers placed cornerback Nate Hobbs on IR on Wednesday, so Diggs figures to eventually help fill that void.
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Cowboys' Caelen Carson: On track to play Week 18
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Carson (shoulder/hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Shoulder and hamstring injuries prevented Carson from playing in each of the Cowboys' last two games, but his full practice Wednesday puts him on track to return for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Giants. With Trevon Diggs being claimed off waivers by the Packers on Wednesday, Carson and Trikweze Bridges figure to be the Cowboys' two starting outside corners for Week 18.
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Cowboys' Shavon Revel: DNP to open Week 18 prep
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Revel (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Revel entered the league's concussion protocol following the Cowboys' win over the Commanders on Christmas Day. Even if he does return to practice over the next two days, the rookie third-rounder would have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play against the Giants in Sunday's regular-season finale. Revel has accumulated 32 tackles (20 solo) and three pass defenses over his last five games.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Limited in Wednesday's practice
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Overshown (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Overshown entered the league's concussion protocol during the Cowboys' Week 16 loss to the Chargers, which prevented him from playing against the Commanders on Christmas Day. His ability to practice in a limited capacity indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, but Overshown would need to be cleared from the league's protocol by an independent neurologist in order to be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Giants.
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Trevon Diggs: Claimed by Packers
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The Packers are claiming Diggs off waivers Wednesday after he was waived by Dallas on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Diggs missed a total of eight regular-season games with the Cowboys in 2025 due to a knee injury, but he was healthy enough to suit up for each of the team's last two contests. Now in line to link up with the Packers, the former All-Pro cornerback will get a chance to bolster the secondary of a team preparing to make a hopeful run in the NFC playoffs. If Diggs does officially ink with Green Bay, it seems likely that he'll sit out the team's regular-season finale against Minnesota on Sunday, but it wouldn't be out of the question for him to contribute in the team's first playoff tilt.
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Cowboys' Shemar James: Six tackles in win
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James recorded six total tackles (three solo) in Thursday's 30-23 win over Washington.
James was able to finished tied for the team lead in takedowns with cornerback Shavon Revel, registering at least six tackles for the fifth time this season. The rookie linebacker is now up to 78 total tackles (37 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a forced fumble over 13 contests this year.
