Dallas added Curtis Robinson and Justin Barron to its active roster from the practice squad before facing the Washington Commanders in Week 2, which is scheduled to be the Cowboys' home opener. The move came while DeMarvion Overshown manages a hamstring injury, and the team has not said when he might return. Dallas opted for practice-squad reinforcements instead of signing a veteran.
Robinson and Barron give the Cowboys more linebacker depth and can contribute on special teams. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday that rookie Jaishawn Barham will wear the green-dot helmet while Overshown is unavailable.
Overshown was one of three Dallas players fined after the Cowboys lost 20-28 to the New York Giants in Week 1. The NFL assessed him $9,527 for a late hit on 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 unsportsmanlike conduct involving taunting.
Blogging The Boys reported that Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' offense will test Dallas linebackers and safeties, with improved interior defensive play identified as a key area. Von Miller, who played 11 snaps in his Dallas debut against New York after spending the 2025 season with Washington, could also receive attention. No additional details on Overshown's injury timeline were provided.
