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Cowboys face illness issues, make roster moves ahead of Packers game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 10:07 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Cowboys face illness issues, make roster moves ahead of Packers game

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with a series of illness-related absences as they prepare for their Week 6 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. DaRon Bland and Caelen Carson missed practice due to illness, joining Joey Porter, who was previously sent home. In the roster changes, the Cowboys waived offensive lineman Nick Leverett. The hiring of Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant aims to address defensive struggles. Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is progressing towards a return. The Packers will also face injury challenges, including the absence of Micah Parsons.

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Status Watch

•More Cowboys players have been affected by illness leading into Week 6.
•Nick Leverett has been waived as part of roster adjustments.
•Mike Pettine is brought in as a senior defensive assistant.
•DeMarvion Overshown is nearing a potential return.
•Packers will be without Micah Parsons for their upcoming game.

Latest Updates

10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Headlines: More players out with illness; roster moves; can Pettine fix defense?

What they're saying

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More Cowboys players have been hit by a bug; depth OL Nick Leverett is waived; more on Mike Pettine's new role as senior defensive assistant.
— Yahoo Sports

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