Last updated: August 8, 2026, 02:00 p.m. CDT
The injury situation in 2026 can change during training camp and throughout the NFL season. But this Dallas Cowboys injury tracker will be updated regularly with the latest information on every Cowboys player dealing with an injury, including injured reserve moves, return timelines, and official status updates.
Cowboys injury update on Saturday, August 8, by HC Brian Schottenheimer
Brian Schottenheimer provided several injury updates Saturday, with safety Jalen Thompson set to work his way back into practice. Safety Zion Childress remains on track to return, although Schottenheimer said there is still “a little bit of time” before he is ready.
Meanwhile, linebacker Jaishawn Barham (groin), defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard (groin), and cornerback Devin Moore (groin) will all sit out Saturday’s practice. Safety Malik Hooker will also miss practice, but his absence is unrelated to an injury. Schottenheimer said Hooker is excused due to a personal matter.
Here is an updated chart of the Cowboys’ injuries (August 8, 01:30 p.m. CDT):
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Princeton Fant | Torn ACL | Injured reserve (out for 2026 season) |
| Jaishawn Barham | Groin | Day to day (Did Not Practice on August 8) |
| Otito Ogbonnia | Undisclosed | Returned to practice |
| Tyler Guyton | Elbow soreness | Practicing |
| DeMarvion Overshown | Sore leg | Practicing |
| Zion Childress | Hamstring | Questionable (Per new update on August 8: Childress is still on track, but “a little bit of time still” before he returns) |
| James Houston | Back | Practicing |
| P.J. Locke | Knee | Nearing return |
| Jalen Thompson | Hip | Practicing (was questionable till August 8, 2026) |
| Charles Snowden | Undisclosed | Injured reserve |
| Matt Hennessy | Neck | Injured reserve |
| Ajani Cornelius | Undisclosed | Questionable |
| Jonathan Bullard | Groin | DNP on August 8, 2026 |
| Devin Moore | Groin | DNP on August 8, 2026 |
| Malik Hooker | Personal matter | Excused for a personal matter (August 8) |
Jaishawn Barham injury update
Date of injury: Aug. 6, 2026
Injury: Groin
Current status: Day to day
Rookie linebacker Barham left practice early after suffering a groin injury that created concern, given his impressive start to training camp. Early reports indicated the injury is not considered serious. The Cowboys are expected to monitor his recovery over the coming days before determining when he can return to practice.
Princeton Fant injury update
Date of injury: Aug. 4, 2026
Injury: Torn ACL (knee)
Current status: Injured reserve (out for the 2026 season)
Tight end Princeton Fant suffered a torn ACL during training camp, ending his season before it began. The Cowboys officially placed him on injured reserve on August 7 after confirming the severity of the injury. Dallas responded by claiming tight end Zack Kuntz off waivers to add depth at the position.
Otito Ogbonnia (DT)
Date of injury: Aug. 6, 2026
Injury: Undisclosed
Current status: Returned to practice/ Healthy and active
Ogbonnia briefly left practice on Aug. 6 to receive medical attention but later returned and finished the session. His return suggests the issue was minor, and he remains on track to continue competing for a significant role on Dallas’ defensive line.
Tyler Guyton (OT)
Date of injury: Aug. 6, 2026
Injury: Sore elbow
Current status: Practicing
Tyler Guyton experienced elbow soreness during training camp, but the Cowboys have not expressed significant concern. He returned to practice, and the injury is not expected to affect his availability at this time.
DeMarvion Overshown injury update
Date of injury: Aug. 6, 2026
Injury: Sore leg
Current status: Practicing
Overshown dealt with a sore leg during training camp but was back on the field shortly afterward. The Cowboys have treated the issue as minor, and he continues preparing for the regular season.
Zion Childress injury update
Date of injury: Aug. 5, 2026
Injury: Hamstring
Current status: Questionable
Cornerback Childress is recovering from a hamstring injury. According to the new update on August 8 from the head coach, Childress is still on track, but “a little bit of time still” before he returns. Last week, Brian Schottenheimer did not provide a timetable for his return, leaving his status week to week.
James Houston injury update
Date of injury update: Aug. 4, 2026
Injury: Back
Current status: Practicing
Houston has been working through a back injury, but has continued to participate in training camp. His ability to practice is an encouraging sign as he works toward full health.
P.J. Locke injury update
Date of injury update: July 29, 2026
Injury: hyperextended knee
Current status: Healthy and fully returned to practice on Aug.4.
Dallas Cowboys safety P.J. Locke hyperextended his left knee on a non-contact play during training camp on July 29, 2026. He avoided major structural damage, missed a few days, and returned to practice on August 4.
Charles Snowden (LB)
Date of roster move: Aug. 4, 2026
Injury: Undisclosed
Current status: Injured reserve
Charles Snowden reverted to the Cowboys’ injured reserve on August 3 after clearing waivers. He will now miss the entire 2026 season on IR while also serving a three-game suspension for a DUI-related personal conduct violation.
Jalen Thompson injury update
Date of roster move: Aug. 2, 2026
Injury: Hip flexor / minor pectoral strain
Current status: Questionable
Thompson missed practice because of a hip injury. The Cowboys have been cautious with his workload while he continues his recovery.
Matt Hennessy injury update
Date of roster move: June 19, 2026
Injury: Neck
Current status: Injured reserve
Cowboys offensive lineman Matt Hennessy underwent neck disc surgery in early June 2026 and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on June 18.
The injury occurred during OTAs. Signed to a one-year deal in March, he’ll miss the entire season without playing a snap. Dallas added Chris Glaser for depth.
Ajani Cornelius injury update
Date of injury update: Feb. 12, 2026
Injury: Undisclosed
Current status: Questionable
Ajani Cornelius continues to appear on the Cowboys’ injury report. The team has listed him as questionable, but no detailed timetable for his return has been announced.
This Dallas Cowboys injury tracker will be updated throughout the 2026 season as new injuries occur, players return to practice, roster moves are made, and the team releases official injury reports.