The Dallas Cowboys are gonna be without a couple of key defenders again this weekend, but there’s a big-time return happening that should give fans a sigh of relief. Cornerback Cobie Durant, who’s been battling a hamstring injury, is officially ruled out for Sunday’s game in Houston. This marks his second straight game on the sidelines, and that’s never what you want to see early in the season.
Two Key Starters Sidelined For Another Week
It’s not just Durant who’s out, either. Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, also dealing with a hamstring, won’t be suiting up for another week. Overshown hasn’t hit the field since way back in Week 1, so this is an ongoing concern for that Cowboys defense. Losing two players to hamstring issues for multiple weeks is a tough pill to swallow, especially when you’re trying to find your rhythm.
On the bright side, the Cowboys are expecting cornerback Joey Porter to play on Sunday. That’s some good news because with Durant out, they’re gonna need all the healthy bodies they can get in the secondary.
Malik Hooker Is Back, And He’s Not Alone
But here’s the real kicker: safety Malik Hooker is back! He’s been out since breaking his arm in the season opener, so getting him back for this Houston game is a massive boost. Hooker was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday but went full-speed on Friday, so he’s good to go. You know a guy like that is itching to get back out there after missing so much time.
And it’s not just Hooker coming back. Outside linebacker James Houston, who’s been nursing a shoulder issue, is also good to go for Sunday. Plus, cornerback Shavon Revel, dealing with knee and ankle problems, is back to full participation after missing the first two practices of the week and is set to play. Getting these guys back on the field, especially Hooker, could really shore up some of the gaps left by the other injuries.
Big Game Ahead in Houston
So, the Cowboys are heading into Houston on Sunday with a mixed bag of news. While Durant and Overshown are still sidelined, getting a veteran like Malik Hooker back, along with Houston and Revel, is a huge deal. It’ll be interesting to see how the defense performs with Hooker’s return, especially with a couple of key pieces still missing. This game is a chance for the returning players to step up and for the team to show they can overcome some early injury adversity.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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