Cowboys Defense Battles Injuries | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas Cowboys’ season opener against the Giants hit a rough patch as key defenders Malik Hooker and DeMarvion Overshown exited with injuries—Hooker’s forearm issue and Overshown’s hamstring strain forcing crucial roster adjustments. With veterans and young talents stepping up, P.J. Locke and Dee Winters are expected to fill the voids. Despite flashes of defense—including sacks and forced fumbles—the Cowboys struggled to contain the high-powered Giants offense, falling behind for much of the game. Now, they turn their focus to Sunday’s home opener against the Commanders, needing to regroup fast and adapt without two vital pieces on defense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_lose_malik_hooker_demarvion_overshown_to_injuries_vs_giants/s1_17810_44300814 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ebb208566831445 Report issues to [email protected].