Cowboys adjust roster amid secondary injuries ahead of Texans game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys made roster changes on Wednesday due to injuries in their secondary before facing the Houston Texans. Safety Jalen Thompson and defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard were placed on injured reserve, while defensive tackle Elijah Garcia was signed from the practice squad. The Cowboys are also dealing with the absence of safety P.J. Locke and hope to have safety Malik Hooker back for the upcoming game. Cornerback Shavon Revel is dealing with a knee injury but is optimistic about his availability. Dallas signed three defensive backs to the practice squad, including Juanyeh Thomas, who may be elevated for game day.
- •Cowboys place Jalen Thompson and Jonathan Bullard on injured reserve.
- •Elijah Garcia joins the 53-man roster from the practice squad.
- •Malik Hooker is a limited practice participant, aiming to return.
- •Cornerback Shavon Revel's status for the game against the Texans is uncertain.
- •Dallas signed three defensive backs to the practice squad on Wednesday.
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys shuffle bottom of roster to deal with mounting injuries in secondary
"The Dallas Cowboys shuffled their roster Wednesday in anticipation of dealing with multiple injuries in the secondary going into a visit to the Houston Texans. The Cowboys put safety Jalen Thompson (hamstring) and defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard (calf) on injured reserve with a designation to return and signed defensive tackle Elijah Garcia to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.
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