Cowboys safety Caleb Downs is officially cleared to play against the Colts on Sunday, a massive relief for the defense. Downs had moved up to full practice on Friday and now carries no injury designation, meaning he has successfully cleared concussion protocol and won’t be sidelined by that ankle issue either. Talk about a crucial return for Dallas.
Defensive Boost When It Matters Most
This is huge news for the Cowboys. Getting a player of Caleb Downs’ caliber back and fully healthy for a Sunday matchup is exactly what a team needs mid-season. His journey through concussion protocol is now complete, and the ankle injury that could have kept him out is no longer a concern. Dallas will have him on the field, ready to make an impact. Safety P.J. Locke is also without an injury designation after clearing his own protocol, further solidifying the secondary for Sunday’s game. This double boost in the defensive backfield gives the Cowboys a much-needed shot of confidence heading into a key game.
Question Marks Linger for Other Key Players
While the Cowboys celebrate Downs’ return, other teams are still sweating it out. Wide receiver George Pickens, battling a hamstring issue, remained limited in practice and is officially listed as questionable for his team’s upcoming contest. That’s a tough blow potentially for an offense relying on his big play ability. The questionable list doesn’t stop there: cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (ankle), tight end Luke Schoonmaker (groin), tight end Jake Ferguson (ankle), and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring, back) are also all listed as questionable. It’s a significant group of players whose game-day status will dictate a lot for their respective teams. Beyond the questionable tags, defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard (calf) and linebacker Marist Liufau (forearm) are both questionable to be activated from injured reserve, adding another layer of uncertainty.
Linebacker Malachi Lawrence (ankle) and wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (ribs) have both been completely ruled out, leaving their teams without key contributors. As we look ahead to Sunday, the Cowboys will be thrilled to have Downs back leading their defense against the Colts, but for other clubs, the waiting game for injury updates continues. Sunday promises to be an interesting day of football, with player availability playing a massive role.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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