The Dallas Cowboys elevated Curtis Robinson and Justin Barron for their Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders, which is scheduled to be Dallas’ home opener. The moves came as DeMarvion Overshown manages a hamstring injury. Dallas has not given a return timetable and opted to use its practice-squad options instead of signing a veteran.
Robinson and Barron can provide depth at linebacker and contribute on special teams. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday that rookie Jaishawn Barham would take over the green-dot helmet duties while Overshown is out.
Overshown was among three Cowboys fined after the 20-28 Week 1 defeat to the New York Giants. The NFL assessed him $9,527 for a late hit against quarterback Jaxson Dart. Outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku was fined $11,941 for a fourth-quarter facemask, and running back Javonte Williams received the same amount for taunting-related unsportsmanlike conduct.
Blogging The Boys reported that Dallas’ linebackers and safeties will be tested by Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ offense, with improved interior defensive play identified as an important area. Von Miller, who logged 11 snaps in his Dallas debut, may receive attention after playing for Washington during the 2025 season. No additional information on Overshown’s injury timeline was provided.