Dallas will have two additional linebacker options when it hosts Washington in its Week 2 game, the team’s home opener. Curtis Robinson and Justin Barron are being elevated from the practice squad, and both can contribute on special teams.
The moves follow a hamstring injury to DeMarvion Overshown. Dallas has not given a return timetable and chose practice-squad players instead of signing a veteran. Rookie Jaishawn Barham is expected to handle the green-dot helmet duties in Overshown’s absence, according to coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Overshown was also fined $9,527 by the NFL for a late hit involving New York quarterback Jaxson Dart after Dallas’ 20-28 Week 1 loss to the Giants. Donovan Ezeiruaku received an $11,941 fine for a fourth-quarter facemask, and running back Javonte Williams was fined the same amount for taunting-related unsportsmanlike conduct.
Blogging The Boys said Dallas’ linebackers and safeties will be challenged by Washington’s offense and quarterback Jayden Daniels. The report pointed to stronger play in the middle of the defense as an important focus. Von Miller, who spent the 2025 season with Washington, played 11 snaps in his Dallas debut against New York and could also receive attention.
No further information on Overshown’s injury timeline was provided.
