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Sep 22, 2026, 3:47 AM CUT

Cowboys' Injury Update and Athlete Status Ahead of 2026 NFL Week 3 

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The Dallas Cowboys picked up a 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday at AT&T Stadium, but the victory came at a cost. 

Several Cowboys players dealt with injuries throughout the game, testing the team's depth across multiple position groups. 

Washington also had its own significant injury, with quarterback Jayden Daniels carted off before halftime and later diagnosed with a dislocated elbow. But the focus here is on how Dallas came out of the game. 

Here's the list of injured Dallas Cowboys players according to the information put together by Zach Dimmitt of SI.com. 

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1. P.J. Locke, S

Locke went down with a non-contact foot injury on Washington's opening offensive drive, pulling up while running in open space. He did not return to the game. 

According to ESPN's Todd Archer, Locke was seen wearing a walking boot on his right foot afterward, making his status one to monitor heading into Week 3. 

2.Cobie Durant, CB 

Durant was injured in a painful sequence near the back of the end zone when Cowboys safety Markquese Bell accidentally stepped on him in the groin area while he was on the ground. Trainers checked on him before he was ruled out with a hamstring injury. 

With Dallas' secondary already struggling this season, losing Durant for any extended stretch would be a significant blow. 

3. Dee Winters, LB 

Winters left the game in the first half with a shoulder injury and was initially listed as questionable to return. He did come back and appears to be in good shape moving forward. 

His temporary exit added to an already thin linebacker group, with Dallas still missing DeMarvion Overshown due to a hamstring injury. 

4. Jaishawn Barham, LB 

Barham gave the Cowboys another scare when he headed to the injury tent in the second half. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed after the game that Barham was dealing with a stinger. 

He didn't stay out for long. On his first play back, the rookie linebacker forced a fumble that Dallas recovered, and the offense capitalized with a quick two-play touchdown drive.

 Barham also dealt with a groin injury during training camp, so his health remains worth tracking, but his return in the second half is an encouraging sign ahead of Dallas' Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil.  

5. Jake Ferguson, TE 

Officials briefly stopped the game in the fourth quarter to send Ferguson off the field, a step commonly taken when a player shows possible concussion symptoms. 

Per Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com, Ferguson was taken to the medical tent as a precaution but spoke to reporters after the game and appears to be cleared to continue. He finished the day with four catches for 43 yards and two touchdowns. 

With so many players affected, Dallas will be watching the injury report closely this week, hoping for good news before the Cowboys turn their attention to a road trip against Baltimore in Week 3. 

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Chionia Libania Colaco