Locke suffered a concussion during Sunday's 27-23 win over the Colts, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Locke was able to clear concussion protocol and play in Week 9 after suffering a concussion in Week 8 against the Cardinals. The safety now appears to have picked up a concussion in a second straight game. Locke will have an uphill battle to be available for Week 10 against the 49ers, and if he misses that contest, Markquese Bell would be a top candidate to draw the start at strong safety.
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Cowboys' Dee Winters: Back in action Sunday
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Winters (head) has returned to Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Colts, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Winters was evaluated for a concussion earlier in the second half but was ultimately cleared to return. That's a big boost to Dallas' defense, especially since fellow linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring/back) was unable to suit up Sunday.
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Cowboys' Dee Winters: Being examined for possible concussion
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Winters is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 9 tilt against Indianapolis, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Winters went to the blue medical tent in the second half and subsequently headed to the locker room. DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring/back) is inactive Sunday, so Shemar James and Jaishawn Barham could be Dallas' inside linebackers the rest of the way if Winters is unable to return.
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Cowboys' Donovan Ezeiruaku: Exits with ankle injury
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Ezeiruaku (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Ezeiruaku exited the first half of Sunday's contest with an ankle injury. Von Miller and Marist Liufau are set to see more snaps at strongside linebacker while Ezeiruaku is absent.
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Cowboys' Marist Liufau: Set for season debut
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Liufau (forearm) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Liufau broke his left forearm in the Cowboys' preseason finale against the Saints and has yet to play in the 2026 regular season. The linebacker is set to make his debut in Sunday's contest after being activated from IR on Saturday.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: Missing Week 9 due to ankle injury
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Porter (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Colts.
Porter began Week 9 prep with a full practice session, but he was limited both Thursday and Friday due to the ankle issue. The star cornerback is now set to miss his fifth game of the campaign. Cobie Durant is a prime candidate to start in Porter's place Sunday.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Unable to suit up Week 9
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Overshown (hamstring/back) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against Indianapolis.
Overshown wasn't able to overcome injuries to his hamstring and back in time to be ready to suit up Sunday. He was limited in practice both Thursday and Friday, so the issues may not cause a long-term absence. Shemar James is likely to start alongside Dee Winters at inside linebacker for the Cowboys on Sunday.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Bullard: Remaining on IR for Week 9
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Bullard (calf) wasn't activated from injured reserve Saturday, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Bullard had his practice window opened Oct. 29 and was a full participant in all three of the Cowboys' practices this week. However, he's not yet ready to return to game action. Bullard's next chance to suit up is Sunday, Nov. 15, against San Francisco.
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Cowboys' Marist Liufau: Activated from IR, could play Sunday
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Liufau (forearm) was activated from injured reserve Saturday and is questionable for Sunday's contest versus the Colts, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Liufau has yet to play this season after breaking his left forearm in Dallas' preseason finale against New Orleans. He was designated to return Oct. 22 and was a full participant in all three practices this week. That bodes well for his chance of playing Sunday, which could be especially helpful to the Cowboys' pass rush after Malachi Lawrence (ankle) landed on IR on Saturday.
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Cowboys' Malachi Lawrence: Moved to IR
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Dallas placed Lawrence (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Lawrence suffered an ankle injury last Sunday in a loss to Arizona and had already been ruled out for Week 9. The move to IR means he'll need to miss at least three additional games, so the earliest Lawrence can return is Monday, Dec. 7, against Seattle. The Cowboys activated fellow linebacker Marist Liufau (forearm) from IR on Saturday to fill Lawrence's roster spot.
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Cowboys' P.J. Locke: Ready for Week 9
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Locke (concussion) holds no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Locke has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and is all set to suit up for Sunday's contest. The starting strong safety has only played in three regular-season games so far in 2026, with only three defensive snaps played in Week 2. Sunday will mark consecutive games for Locke, meaning he may be all set to remain in a consistent role for the team.
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Cowboys' Joey Porter: Questionable with ankle injury
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Porter (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Porter continues to deal with a persistent ankle injury that has plagued him throughout his 2026 time in Dallas. If the former Steeler cannot suit up for Sunday's game against the Colts, Cobie Durant will likely start at outside cornerback across from DaRon Bland.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Clears concussion protocol
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Downs (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Downs upgraded to a full participant in Friday's practice, clearing the league's concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. The rookie first-rounder is all set to suit up for the contest as the starting slot cornerback and reserve punt returner for the Cowboys.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Questionable for Sunday
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Overshown (hamstring/back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Overshown appeared on Thursday's injury report with multiple injuries. It remains unclear how serious the injuries are, but the linebacker was able to practice in a limited capacity during both Thursday's and Friday's sessions. Shemar James and Jaishawn Barham will likely see more snaps at inside linebacker if Overshown cannot suit up for Sunday's game against the Colts.
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Cowboys' Malachi Lawrence: Won't play Sunday
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Lawrence (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Lawrence remains sidelined with an ankle injury he sustained in the Cowboys' Week 8 overtime loss to the Cardinals. The first-round rookie did not practice throughout Week 9 prep and is set to miss some time due to the injury. Von Miller and Tyrus Wheat may see more rotational snaps on the edge with Lawrence absent.
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Cowboys' Dee Winters: Practices in full Thursday
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Winters (calf) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Winters was limited Wednesday. However, after logging a full session Thursday, all signs are pointing toward his availability for the Week 9 meeting with the Colts. The 2023 No. 216 overall pick has appeared in six games in his first season in Dallas, amassing 35 total tackles (23 solo) and one interception.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Pops up on practice report Thursday
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Overshown (hamstring/back) was limited in Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Overshown popped up on the practice report due to a couple of nagging injuries. There will presumably be more clarity Friday regarding his status for the Week 9 meeting with the Colts. However, if Overshown can't get out there for that contest, Shemar James and Jaishawn Barham may be in line for more snaps.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Limited at practice Thursday
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Downs (concussion) was limited during Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Downs sustained a concussion in the Week 8 loss to the Cardinals and didn't practice Wednesday. While he likely has a way to go before being cleared to suit up versus the Colts on Sunday, he's seemingly moving in a positive direction. The 22-year-old has appeared in all eight games for the Cowboys in 2026, amassing 52 total tackles (30 solo) and 1.0 sacks.
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Cowboys' Jalen Thompson: Not ready to return to practice
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Thompson (hamstring) has not had his 21-day practice window opened yet, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Thompson is still working his way back from a hamstring injury that forced the team to place him on injured reserve in late September, and he is not ready to return to practice quite yet. In his absence, P.J. Locke (concussion), Malik Hooker and Markquese Bell are poised to continue to operate as the Cowboys' primary safeties for the time being.
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Cowboys' Dee Winters: Limited Wednesday
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Winters (calf) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Winters was injured in Week 6 against Green Bay and has missed the past two contests. Shemar James and Demarvion Overshown handled linebacker duties last Sunday against the Cardinals.
