Cowboys call up linebackers Justin Barron, Curtis Robinson for game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys have elevated linebackers Justin Barron and Curtis Robinson from the practice squad for their upcoming NFC East matchup against the Washington Commanders, slated for Sunday. This move comes in response to injuries affecting key players on the roster, including DeMarvion Overshown, who will miss the game due to a hamstring injury, and Malik Hooker, who is recovering from surgery on a broken forearm. With Overshown out, rookie Jaishawn Barham is expected to start and take on additional responsibilities on defense. Barron and Robinson will revert to the practice squad after the game.
- •Dallas promotes Justin Barron and Curtis Robinson for Sunday's game.
- •DeMarvion Overshown is out due to a hamstring injury.
- •Jaishawn Barham is expected to start and manage defensive communication.
- •Malik Hooker is sidelined after undergoing surgery for a broken forearm.
- •The Cowboys seek to recover from a Week 1 loss against the Giants.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys news: Dallas makes roster moves amid injury woes
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys elevate linebackers Justin Barron, Curtis Robinson from practice squad
"The Dallas Cowboys are adding more depth to their defense before Sunday’s NFC East game against the Washington Commanders. NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that the Cowboys have called up linebackers Justin Barron and Curtis Robinson from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against Washington. Dallas is making these moves because injuries have […] The post Cowboys news: Dallas makes roster moves amid injury woes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Cowboys added a pair of linebackers to their roster for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 8:05 PMCowboys news: Dallas makes roster moves amid injury woes
The Dallas Cowboys are adding more depth to their defense before Sunday’s NFC East game against the Washington Commanders. NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that the Cowboys have called up linebackers Justin Barron and Curtis Robinson from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against Washington. Dallas is making these moves because injuries have […] The post Cowboys news: Dallas makes roster moves amid injury woes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 8:00 PMCowboys elevate linebackers Justin Barron, Curtis Robinson from practice squad
The Cowboys added a pair of linebackers to their roster for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
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