Injury Updates: Key Players for Cowboys and Durant Uncertain

WHO:

DallasCowboys.com - Coach Brian Schottenheimer mentioned that LBs Jaishawn Barham and Dee Winters "should be fine" and he doesn't expect any sort of injury management for them this week.

DallasCowboys.com - Coach Brian Schottenheimer, CB Cobie Durant, S P.J. Locke, LB DeMarvion Overshown, S Malik Hooker, LBs Jaishawn Barham, Dee Winters

Heavy NFL - Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders

WHAT:

DallasCowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated that the team has not ruled out LB DeMarvion Overshown and S Malik Hooker for the game against the Ravens, but indicated that "a lot would have to go right."

DallasCowboys.com - Cobie Durant could miss multiple weeks due to a hamstring strain.

DallasCowboys.com - P.J. Locke could miss multiple weeks due to a torn plantar fasciitis in his foot.

DallasCowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated that the team has not finalized decisions on placing Durant and/or Locke on injured reserve.

Heavy NFL - The Cowboys won 37-29 against the Washington Commanders in Week 2.

Heavy NFL - Neither Durant nor Locke returned to the game after their injuries.

WHERE:

DallasCowboys.com - The Cowboys will play against the Ravens in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

DallasCowboys.com - The Cowboys will practice in Frisco, Texas, before their trip.

WHEN:

DallasCowboys.com - The Cowboys will depart Thursday night on a 10-hour flight to Brazil.

DallasCowboys.com - The Cowboys have a crucial Week 3 matchup against the Ravens.

WHY:

DallasCowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that the injuries are testing the team's depth, stating, "Next man up."

HOW:

DallasCowboys.com - Schottenheimer commented on the conditions of the playing field at Maracanã Stadium, saying, "I'm not saying that until I put eyes on it, but everything that we're hearing from the league, sounds like it's great."

DallasCowboys.com - Schottenheimer indicated that a complete tear of the plantar fasciitis typically facilitates a faster recovery, saying, "It's pretty sore for a week, and then it begins to heal much quicker when you tear it fully."

DallasCowboys.com - The Cowboys will practice each of the next three days before their trip.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer reported that linebackers Jaishawn Barham and Dee Winters "should be fine" and are not expected to require any injury management this week. He also mentioned that while the team has not ruled out linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and safety Malik Hooker for their upcoming game against the Ravens, "a lot would have to go right" for them to play. Additionally, Schottenheimer commented on the playing field conditions at Maracanã Stadium, stating, "I'm not saying that until I put eyes on it, but everything that we're hearing from the league sounds like it's great."