The Dallas Cowboys will need to make a few tweaks to their starting lineup on defense when they take on the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil this Sunday.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team has already ruled out defensive backs Cobie Durant, Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke, along with starting linebacker DeMarvion Overshown.
“Cowboys already have ruled out CB Cobie Durant, S Malik Hooker, S P.J. Locke and LB DeMarvion Overshown for Sunday’s game in Brazil vs. the Ravens,” Adam Schefter wrote on X.
None of those three players could practice at all on Wednesday or Thursday. The team flies out to Brazil later tonight and will apparently be leaving those three at home.
Durant and Overshown are dealing with hamstring injuries while Hooker has an issue with his forearm. Locke has a foot injury.
The four players have combined to appear in six games this season, starting five.
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The Game on Sunday
The Ravens have not announced any absences from any players so far, but things are not trending well for wide receiver Zay Flowers or offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, both of whom are battling injuries and have not practiced at all this week.
Given that the Cowboys defense is already among the worst at defending the run and is giving up 24 points per game, Ravens all-world running back Derrick Henry could be in line for a superb day.
The good news is the Cowboys offense is healthy and has been thriving. They’re eighth in points with a top-10 passing offense. The rushing attack has yet to get into a groove but that could change this weekend.
