- James Houston was upgraded from limited to a full participant at Thursday’s practice.
- DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) remained out of practice.
- Malik Hooker (forearm) also remained sidelined and is expected to miss Sunday’s game.
- Houston’s availability restores a reliable rotational linebacker and pass-rush/run-support option.
- Overshown’s absence leaves the Cowboys without their usual on-field communicator (green dot), prompting alternatives such as Jaishawn Barham or Dee Winters.
- Hooker’s absence continues to affect the safety rotation and subpackage coverage assignments.
- Houston’s full practice status gives Dallas more flexibility on third downs and in subpackages for Sunday’s home opener.
- With Overshown and Hooker out, Dallas must rely on backups and adjust communication protocols in live-game conditions.
- These changes bear on tackling, assignments and matchups versus Washington’s passing/rushing threats.
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