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Cowboys lose Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown to injuries in loss

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:53 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Cowboys lose Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown to injuries in loss

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys faced a setback during their 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on September 13, 2026, as defensive starters Malik Hooker and DeMarvion Overshown exited the game with injuries in the fourth quarter. Coach Brian Schottenheimer reported that Hooker has a fractured forearm, confirmed by X-rays taken at MetLife Stadium, and will undergo further testing. Overshown sustained a hamstring injury on the same drive, with the severity yet to be determined. This follows the team's loss of backup running back Malik Davis and starting left guard Tyler Smith due to injuries earlier in the season.

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Status Watch

•Malik Hooker and DeMarvion Overshown left the game with injuries.
•Hooker is likely facing a fractured forearm.
•Overshown's injury severity is currently unknown.
•Cowboys lost to the Giants 28-20 on September 13, 2026.
•Backup running back Malik Davis was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Latest Updates

12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Wednesday practice report for Cowboys
3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown dealing with injuries
11:44 PMESPN NFL — Cowboys' Overshown, Hooker to miss time with injuries
5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys get bad news on Malik Hooker's injury, awaiting tests on DeMarvion Overshown

What they're saying

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The Cowboys will likely be without starting linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and safety Malik Hooker for the next two games, according to coach Brian Schottenheimer.
— ESPN NFLby Todd Archer