The Dallas Cowboys elevated Curtis Robinson and Justin Barron for their Week 2 meeting with the Washington Commanders, which is scheduled to be the team’s home opener. Both players can contribute at linebacker and on special teams. Dallas chose the practice squad instead of signing a veteran as DeMarvion Overshown manages a hamstring injury. The team has not given a return timetable.
Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham is set to handle the green-dot helmet duties during Overshown’s absence, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday. Overshown was one of three Cowboys fined after Dallas’ 20-28 Week 1 loss to the New York Giants. The league assessed him $9,527 for a late hit involving quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku was fined $11,941 for a fourth-quarter facemask, and running back Javonte Williams received the same amount for taunting-related unsportsmanlike conduct.
Blogging The Boys reported that Dallas’ linebackers and safeties will be tested by Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Washington’s offense. The report pointed to stronger play in the middle of Dallas’ defense as an important focus. Von Miller may also receive attention after logging 11 snaps in his Dallas debut against New York and spending the 2025 season with Washington.
No additional details on Overshown’s injury were provided.
