The Dallas Cowboys just got absolutely hammered in their secondary, man. Cornerback Cobie Durant and safety P.J. Locke are both staring down multiple weeks on the sidelines after picking up injuries during Sunday’s huge victory against the Commanders. This is not good news for a defense that needs everyone healthy.
The Blow to the Secondary
Durant is dealing with a hamstring strain, which can be super tricky and linger, while Locke suffered a torn plantar fascia, a brutal foot injury. Coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed both are out for “multiple weeks,” and it’s still up in the air if they’ll even land on injured reserve. You never want to see guys go down, especially when they’re key starters. What makes this even tougher is that the Cowboys were already missing safety Malik Hooker with a forearm issue and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown due to a hamstring. Their status for Week 3 is still a big question mark, so now the depth is really getting tested.
Who Steps Up in the Crunch?
With Durant out, Shavon Revel is going to be thrust into a much bigger role. This kid, a third-round pick from just last year’s 2025 draft, has only played 55 defensive snaps so far this season, plus 22 on special teams in the first two games. Schottenheimer said, “Every rep he plays, he gets better,” which is good to hear, but it also screams “learning on the job.” Stepping in for Locke at safety is Markquese Bell, who has seen slightly more action with 57 defensive snaps and 26 on special teams this season. Both these guys are about to get a crash course in regular season pressure.
So, heading into Week 3, the Cowboys’ defensive backfield is suddenly relying on some relatively untested talent. Can Revel and Bell answer the call and fill those huge gaps? This is a massive test for their depth and coaching staff, and every snap from here on out is gonna matter big time for that secondary.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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