The Dallas Cowboys’ defensive backfield took a massive gut punch with both cornerback Shavon Revel and Cobie Durant missing practice yesterday. This is not what you want to see early in the season, especially when you’re looking at your secondary to step up.
Revel’s Injuries Spell Trouble After Ravens Clash
Talk about a tough break for Shavon Revel. The dude was at practice, yeah, but he officially didn’t participate. The report says he’s nursing injuries to his right knee and right ankle. Remember that play chasing Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers? It looks like that’s where it happened, with Revel appearing to hyperextend his knee as he flew out of bounds. Losing a guy like that, especially after he showed up to practice but can’t go full speed, is a brutal blow. Ameer Speed and Caelen Carson had to step in and replace him, which tells you everything about the depth chart getting tested early.
Durant, Overshown Also Sidelined
As if Revel’s situation wasn’t enough, it looks like the Cowboys are definitely going another week without Cobie Durant, who’s still dealing with a hamstring issue. That’s two key corners down! And it’s not just the secondary feeling the pain. Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown also sat out practice yesterday with a hamstring injury of his own. On the brighter side, safety Malik Hooker was limited in his return, still battling a fractured forearm, so that’s something. And shoutout to outside linebacker James Houston, who was a full participant despite a shoulder issue. At least some guys are healing up.
The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever for the Secondary
Listen, the Cowboys “could use” Shavon Revel this week, no kidding! With the Texans’ Nico Collins returning to practice, you know that offense is looking to air it out. Missing both Revel and Durant? That puts a huge amount of pressure on whoever is stepping up. The defense needs to be solid, especially the pass coverage, and losing two guys from your cornerback room like this is a massive blow. Everyone else in the secondary needs to be locked in, because opposing QBs are definitely going to test this D.
Next up, the Cowboys are gonna have to figure out who’s holding down those cornerback spots with Revel and Durant likely out. Every snap is gonna count big time for this defense.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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