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Cowboys rookie Jaishawn Barham leaves practice for medical evaluation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:39 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Cowboys rookie Jaishawn Barham leaves practice for medical evaluation

Summary

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaishawn Barham departed practice early on August 6, 2026, heading to the medical tent. Footage showed him walking to the tent with no apparent injury, and he reportedly told staff he was 'good.' Barham was selected in the 2026 NFL Draft and is part of a restructured linebacking group. His potential absence could impact the depth at the position, as the Cowboys rely on both him and fellow linebacker Dee Winters. The team is expected to provide further updates on Barham's condition within the next 24 hours.

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Status Watch

•Jaishawn Barham left practice for medical evaluation on August 6.
•He walked to the medical tent unassisted and indicated he was fine.
•Barham is part of a revamped linebacker group for the Cowboys.
•The team drafted Barham in 2026 after trading for Dee Winters.
•Further updates on his condition are anticipated soon.

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11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Rookie Leaves Practice, Heads to Medical Tent

What they're saying

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The Dallas Cowboys could have an injury on their hands at the most overhauled position this offseason. After the failed moves for Kenneth Murray and Jack Sanborn, the Cowboys traded for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters mid-way through the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, and subsequently selected Michigan’s Jaishawn Barham with the […] The post Cowboys Rookie Leaves Practice, Heads to Medical Tent appeared first on HEAVY.
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