{
  "id": 11075394,
  "title": "Cowboys shuffle bottom of roster to deal with mounting injuries in secondary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/cowboys-shuffle-bottom-of-roster-to-deal-with-mounting-injuries-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T01:05:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/30/cowboys-shuffle-bottom-of-roster-to-deal-with-mounting-injuries-in-secondary"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys made roster moves on Wednesday as they prepare to face the Houston Texans, dealing with a number of injuries in the secondary. The team placed safety Jalen Thompson and defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard on injured reserve with a return designation and signed defensive tackle Elijah Garcia from the practice squad. Thompson and Bullard are expected to miss at least four games. Thompson suffered a hamstring injury, while Bullard has a calf issue. The Cowboys currently have P.J. Locke on injured reserve due to a torn plantar fascia. They are counting on safety Malik Hooker to return against the Texans on Sunday, as Hooker has missed two games with a forearm fracture and was a limited participant in practice. Cornerback Shavon Revel also suffered an injury, dealing with both a knee and ankle issue, but there is optimism he may be available for the game. The Cowboys added three defensive backs to the practice squad, and safety Juanyeh Thomas is set to return to his former team, being the most likely game-day elevation. The team also signed cornerbacks Alex Austin and Tyrek Funderburk. Cornerback Cobie Durant, another offseason addition, is out with a hamstring strain and is unlikely to return against the Texans.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}