Cowboys face injuries to starters Hooker and Overshown in fourth quarter

During their matchup against the New York Giants on September 14, 2026, the Dallas Cowboys lost two defensive starters in the fourth quarter. Safety Malik Hooker exited with a forearm injury, followed by linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who left with a hamstring injury. Both injuries occurred amid lengthy drives by the Giants that left the Cowboys' defense fatigued. Hooker was replaced by PJ Locke, while the rookie Jaishawn Barham stepped in for Overshown, taking over communication duties for the defense.

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