The Dallas Cowboys elevated linebackers Curtis Robinson and Justin Barron from the practice squad for their Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders, which is scheduled to be Dallas’ home opener. The moves give the team additional linebacker and special-teams options.
The additions follow a hamstring injury to DeMarvion Overshown. The Cowboys have not announced a return timetable and chose practice-squad reinforcements instead of adding a veteran. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said rookie Jaishawn Barham will wear the green-dot helmet while Overshown is unavailable.
Overshown was one of three Dallas players fined by the NFL after the Cowboys’ 20-28 Week 1 loss to the New York Giants. He was fined $9,527 for a late hit on quarterback Jaxson Dart. Outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku received an $11,941 fine for a fourth-quarter facemask, and running back Javonte Williams was fined $11,941 for unsportsmanlike conduct involving taunting.
Blogging The Boys reported that Dallas’ linebackers and safeties will be tested by Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ offense, with improved middle-of-defense 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 draw attention. No further details on Overshown’s injury timeline were provided.
