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JANUARY 3 • SI.COM

On track to play Week 18 Carson (shoulder/hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shoulder and hamstring injuries prevented Carson from playing in each of the Cowboys' last two games, but his full practice Wednesday puts him on track to return for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Giants. With Trevon Diggs being claimed off waivers by the Packers on Wednesday, Carson and Trikweze Bridges figure to be the Cowboys' two starting outside corners for Week 18.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Christmas Day Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is inactive for Thursday's Week 17 game against Washington, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Carson will miss his second straight game due to shoulder and hamstring issues. He was listed as limited in all three of Dallas' practices this week, so the second-year cornerback could return for next Sunday's season finale against the Giants. Trevon Diggs and Shavon Revel will be the Cowboys' starting outside cornerbacks Thursday.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 17 Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact The second-year pro from Wake Forest was sidelined for the Week 16 loss to the Chargers due to a hamstring injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a chance to suit up Thursday. If active for the Week 17 contest, Carson will likely operate as one of the Cowboys' top boundary cornerbacks.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Monday Carson (shoulder/hamstring) was estimated as limited on Monday's practice report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Dallas held a walkthrough Monday after losing to the Chargers on Sunday. The team has a quick Week 17 turnaround ahead of Thursday's date with the Commanders. Carson missed the loss to Los Angeles.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Bolts Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Carson was working through shoulder and hamstring injuries during Week 16 prep, but those injuries will prevent him from playing in Sunday's home tilt. In his absence, rookie Shavon Revel and the returning Trevon Diggs will likely serve as the Cowboys' starting outside cornerbacks. Carson's next opportunity to play is Christmas Day against the Commanders.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as questionable Week 16 Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carson was limited in practice all week due to shoulder and hamstring injuries, and his status for Sunday's game may not be officially known until the Cowboys announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Daron Bland (foot) has already been ruled out, and if Carson joins the former on the sidelines for Week 16, then Trikweze Bridges, C.J. Goodwin and rookie third-rounder Shavon Revel would be slated to see more defensive snaps at outside corner.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Monday Carson (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Monday, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Carson was unable to play in Thursday's Week 13 win over Kansas City due to a hamstring injury. However, his ability to practice in full Monday suggests he has a good chance of returning to action this Thursday versus Detroit. Rookie Shavon Revel stepped into a starting role on Thanksgiving in Carson's absence, but Revel would likely return to more of a rotational role should Carson be able to return against the Lions.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Carson (hamstring) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Chiefs, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Carson was initially listed as questionable to play Thanksgiving Day after popping up on Tuesday's injury report as a limited participant, and his hamstring injury will now force him to miss at least one game. Expect rookie third-round pick Shavon Revel to handle an increased role on defense versus Kansas City, and as long as Carson remains sidelined.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 13 Carson (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Chiefs, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Carson popped up on Dallas' injury report Tuesday as a limited practice participant due to a hamstring issue, putting his availability for Thursday in question. He's been an impactful corner for the Cowboys over the last two weeks, recording six total tackles and two passes defended during that span. If the second-year pro is sidelined in Week 13, expect rookie Shavon Revel to have an expanded role in Dallas' secondary.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Active for Week 7 Carson (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Commanders.

Impact Carson will make his regular-season debut after missing the team's first six games of the season while on injured reserve with a knee injury. The 23-year-old may be asked to draw a start at cornerback with Trevon Diggs (concussion) unavailable versus Washington.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 7 Carson (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Commanders.

Impact Carson will make his regular-season debut after missing the team's first six games of the season while on injured reserve with a knee injury. The 23-year-old may be asked to draw a start at cornerback due to Trevon Diggs (concussion) being unavailable versus Washington.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Cowboys activate CB Caelen Carson (knee) from IR Deadspin | Cowboys activate CB Caelen Carson (knee) from IR

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Off IR, still questionable The Cowboys activated Carson (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game versus the Commanders.

Impact Now that he's off IR, Carson is in line to make his 2025 regular-season debut this weekend. The 2024 fifth-rounder could play a large role in the Cowboys' secondary immediately, given that corner Trevon Diggs (concussion) has been ruled out and safety Juanyeh Thomas (migraine) is listed as questionable. Carson accumulated 27 tackles (24 solo) and four pass defenses across six regular-season games during his rookie campaign.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from IR The Cowboys reinstated Carson (knee) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Now that he's been activated from IR, Carson is in line to make his 2025 regular-season debut against the Commanders on Sunday. The 2024 fifth-rounder could play a large role in the Cowboys' secondary immediately, given that corner Trevon Diggs (concussion) has been ruled out and safety Juanyeh Thomas (migraine) is listed as questionable. Carson accumulated 27 tackles (24 solo) and four pass defenses across six regular-season games during his rookie campaign.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys activate CB Caelen Carson (knee) from IR The Dallas Cowboys activated second-year cornerback Caelen Carson from injured reserve on Saturday.Carson, 23, is set to make his season deb...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Officially questionable for Week 7 Carson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carson has been a full participant in practice for two straight weeks, and the 2024 fifth-rounder has a chance to be reinstated from the Cowboys' injured reserve ahead of Sunday's NFC East clash. Carson opened the season on IR due to a knee injury that he sustained during training camp in late July. His return would be a welcome one for the Cowboys' secondary given that Dallas will be without Trevon Diggs (concussion).

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another full practice Carson (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carson was a full participant in practice leading up to the Cowboys' Week 6 road clash against the Panthers, but the 2024 fifth-rounder was ultimately not cleared to be reinstated from injured reserve. However, Carson would stand a good chance to make his 2025 regular-season debut against the Commanders on Sunday with a slate of full practices this week. He is in the final stages of his recovery from a knee injury that he sustained during training camp in late July.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on IR Carson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Carson was a full participant in practice all week, but the 2024 fifth-rounder has not been cleared to make his return from a knee injury that he suffered during training camp in late July. Though he won't play Sunday, Carson is on track to make his 2025 regular-season debut in Week 7 against the Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 6 Carson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game versus Carolina, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Carson remains on injured reserve but practiced in full all week. The Cowboys will have until Saturday afternoon to activate Carson or he'll need to wait another week before making his 2025 debut.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress with knee injury Carson (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carson opened the season on injured reserve after hyperextending his knee in late July during training camp. His 21-day practice window to be reinstated from IR opened Oct. 1, but he wasn't cleared to play against the Jets in Week 5 after being limited in practice all week. His ability to practice in full Wednesday is a step in the right direction for Carson, who could make his 2025 regular-season debut against the Panthers on Sunday if he continues to practice without limitations.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress with knee injury Carson (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Carson (knee) won't be activated from the injured reserve list in time for Sunday's matchup against the Jets.

Impact The second-year corner from Wake Forest was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week. However, he won't be able to make his 2025 debut in Week 5, as he's now been ruled out. While Carson remains sidelined Sunday, C.J. Goodwin and Trikweze Bridges will likely serve as the Cowboys' top reserve corners.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to make season debut Carson (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Carson practiced in a limited capacity all week after the Cowboys designated him to return from their injured reserve list Wednesday, and it seems like he might have a reasonable chance to play in Week 5. If he's ready, he'll slot into a depth role in the cornerback rotation Sunday.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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