Cowboys players miss practice amid ongoing defensive injury issues

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Cowboys players miss practice amid ongoing defensive injury issues
Summary

Four players from the Dallas Cowboys, including DaRon Bland and Caelen Carson, did not practice Monday as the team prepares for Week 6 of the NFL season. Injuries continue to plague the Cowboys' secondary, forcing reshuffling of personnel. Ameer Speed and Shavon Revel Jr. also missed practice, while Joey Porter Jr. returned after missing Week 5 due to illness. The Cowboys are coming off a 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and are looking to improve their defense as they deal with multiple injuries in their backfield.

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  • •DaRon Bland and Caelen Carson were absent from practice on Monday.
  • •Ameer Speed and Shavon Revel Jr. were limited or not participating.
  • •Joey Porter Jr. returned to practice following an illness.
  • •The Cowboys defense has faced significant injury challenges this season.
  • •Dallas seeks improvement after a recent loss to Tampa Bay.
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  • 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — 4 Cowboys players miss practice Monday as injury riddled season continues
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The Cowboys' defensive injury woes continue.

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