Cowboys' Overshown, Durant, and Liufau return to practice ahead of Week 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 12:04 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys see the return of key defensive players ahead of their Week 7 matchup against Philadelphia. Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown has been cleared to play after missing five games due to a hamstring injury. Cornerback Cobie Durant is also back at practice following a hamstring issue, while linebacker Marist Liufau has had his practice window opened after recovering from a fractured forearm. The Dallas defense has struggled this season, and the reinforcements may provide a significant boost as the Cowboys aim to improve their performance against a divisional rival.
- •DeMarvion Overshown returns after five-game absence.
- •Cobie Durant practicing again after Week 2 hamstring injury.
- •Marist Liufau's practice window opens after a forearm injury.
- •Dallas defense is among the league's bottom 10 statistics.
- •Upcoming divisional game against Philadelphia on Monday night.
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys' defensive reinforcements coming: Overshown, Durant, Liufau back at practice
"The Cowboys defense is getting back some key pieces. DeMarvion Overshown will play Week 7; Cobie Durant and Marist Liufau are practicing again.
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