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The Cowboys could be getting their starting center back in week nine.
4:05 p.m. — After being a limited participant for the entirety of last week, Cowboys C Cooper Beebe (ankle) was a full participant in Dallas’ Thursday practice.
Beebe was close to returning to the lineup last week, and is now still on track to make his return to the lineup for the Cowboys on Monday night against the Cardinals, putting Dallas’ starting five offensive linemen on the field for the first time since Week 2.
Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (knee) was limited as he enters the second week of his three-week return to practice window, and exited practice during the media’s viewing period with team training staff. Overshown later returned to practice and there’s no concern about any long-term additional injury issues.
The Cowboys should not be scared to sell at the deadline.
DE Dante Fowler
A veteran pass rusher who had 10.5 QB sacks last year with the Commanders, Dante Fowler could be an intriguing trade option for teams around the league who don’t want to pay a premium price. The 31-year-old has been a rotational player with the Cowboys this year, playing 37.75% of the teams defensive snaps so far this season. So far through the first eight weeks of the season he’s only accumulated one QB sack and hasn’t been the impact player Dallas was likely hoping for. If traded, the Cowboys’ pass rush production probably wouldn’t change much.
The trade deadline is almost here.
Jets OLB Jermaine Johnson II (contract expires after 2026) Depending on where you look, the buzz around the New York Jets and what they plan to do around the trade deadline varies. But if they decide to move off some of their more talented pieces to acquire draft capital, the Cowboys should see what the price is for Jermaine Johnson II. Quinnen Williams isn’t a likely option to get moved even if the Jets start selling, but Johnson could make sense as one New York would offload. Since a breakout Pro Bowl campaign in 2023, he’s dealt with injuries that have limited him to just seven games in the last two seasons. But given where the Cowboys are in finding help on the edge, taking a swing on Johnson while his price is low could prove fruitful.
It also doesn’t hurt that Johnson has experience with Cowboys defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton who coached for the Jets last season.
The Cowboys need more from rookie running back Jaydon Blue.
