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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

Limited in return to practice Carson (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Carson was designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. Carson hyperextended his knee back in July. As a fifth-round rookie last season, Carson appeared in six regular-season games, making five starts.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Carson (knee) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The 23-year-old corner missed Dallas' first four games this season after hyperextending his knee in July, but it now appears his return is imminent. Carson now has 21 days to be added to the Cowboys' active roster before reverting to IR. Once fully healthy, he'll likely help a struggling Cowboys secondary that's allowing the most passing yards per game in the NFL (297.3) through four weeks.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Carson (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the Cowboys on Wednesday.

Impact Carson was diagnosed with a hyperextended knee in late July and was expected to be out 4-to-6 weeks. He'll have a lengthier recovery, as he'll now be sidelined for at least the first four weeks of the regular season.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 30, 2025 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Cornerback Caelen Carson joins Cowboys' growing injury list with hyperextended knee

The injuries are mounting at training camp for the Dallas Cowboys, with cornerback Caelen Carson the latest expected to miss multiple weeks after injuring a knee

JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with knee injury Carson will be sidelined 4-6 weeks due to a hyperextended knee he suffered in practice Monday, DallasCowboys.com reports.

Impact The second-year cornerback underwent shoulder surgery in December, but he seemed to be fully recovered from that procedure heading into training camp. Carson's injury deals another blow to a Cowboys secondary that was already thin due to potentially lengthy absences from Trevon Diggs (knee), Shavon Revel (knee) and Josh Butler (knee). Dallas signed Christian Matthew -- who has some familiarity with Matt Eberflus' defense after a brief stint with the Bears in 2023 -- on Monday to provide additional depth at corner.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 29, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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APRIL 16, 2025 • SI.COM

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MARCH 26, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Recovering from surgery Carson underwent season-ending surgery on his shoulder prior to last week's 27-20 loss to the Bengals, Nick Harris of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Carson initially injured his shoulder Week 3, then missed four games before returning to action Week 9. He then appeared in three straight contests, only to go on injured reserve in late November while the shoulder injury continued to linger. After getting surgery, the 2024 fifth-round pick out of Wake Forest will close out his rookie campaign having tallied 27 tackles and four pass breakups over six games. He should be back to full health ahead of the 2025 season.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR with shoulder injury The Cowboys (shoulder) placed Carson on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Carson appeared to be a healthy scratch for Week 12 against the Commanders after not being listed on the Cowboys' injury report. However, the rookie fifth-round pick appears to be working through a lingering shoulder injury that caused him to be sidelined from Week 4 to 8, and the issue is serious enough to warrant another multi-week absence. Carson will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return from injured reserve will be Week 17 against the Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 29. Carson's absence means more opportunities for backup snaps at outside corner for C.J. Goodwin and Josh Butler behind starters DaRon Bland (foot) and Trevon Diggs (groin/knee)

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 12 Carson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest versus the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Carson has started five games for Dallas this season, but he worked only on special teams last week against Houston and won't take the field at all in Week 12. His reduced role comes as DaRon Bland is set to make his season debut Sunday against Washington after missing the Cowboys' first 10 games while working his way back from a foot injury. It's still a bit surprising to see Carson as a healthy inactive, though, given that fellow cornerback Trevon Diggs is out for the matchup due to a groin issue.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full go for Friday Carson (shoulder/illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carson opened the Cowboys' week of practice with a DNP due to a shoulder injury and an illness. However, it appears he's already moved past both issues ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Texans. Expect the rookie corner from Wake Forest to play behind both Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland (foot) in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Working through shoulder issue Carson (shoulder/illness) did not practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact After missing four regular-season games due to a shoulder injury, Carson has played in the Cowboys' last two games and has logged 12 tackles (10 solo) and two pass defenses over that span. However, his lingering shoulder issue and an illness caused him to sit out of Thursday's practice. Carson's practice participation over the next two days will indicate whether he'll play Monday against the Texans.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seven tackles in return Carson registered seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Carson missed the Cowboys' last four regular season games due to a shoulder injury he sustained in Week 3 against the Ravens. He returned Sunday and tied with DeMarvion Overshown for third-most tackles on the Cowboys behind Eric Kendricks (nine) and Donovan Wilson (eight). Carson could start in Week 10 against the Eagles if DaRon Bland (foot) is unable to play.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Wednesday Carson (shoulder) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Carson has been unable to play since Week 3 due to a shoulder injury, even though he was a full practice participant in the leadup to Week 6 and 8. Even if he's listed as a full participant in each of the next two days, that doesn't appear to guarantee that he'll be able to return against Atlanta on Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 8 Carson (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the 49ers.

Impact Carson was able to log three full practices in a row to end the week, but he'll still be forced to miss Week 8 with the shoulder injury that has sidelined him since late September. In his absence, C.J. Goodwin will likely operate in an expanded role again versus San Francisco.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws questionable tag Carson (shoulder) was a full participant during Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Carson has been able to log three consecutive full practices this week, and although he's tagged as questionable, the rookie fifth-round pick is leaning towards the probable side of playing Sunday. He missed the Cowboys' last three regular-season games due to a shoulder injury, but assuming he plays Sunday, he should reclaim his starting corner job alongside Trevon Diggs.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past shoulder injury Carson (shoulder) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Carson missed the Cowboys' three games before the Week 7 bye due to a shoulder injury. He was able to practice without restriction Wednesday, though it should be noted he was a full practice participant in all three sessions leading up to the Cowboys' Week 6 game against the Lions but still didn't play in that contest. Still, the extra rest should be enough for Carson to suit up against the 49ers on Sunday, barring any setbacks.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence Sunday Carson (shoulder) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Lions.

Impact Carson practiced fully during the entirety of Week 6 prep but received a questionable designation on the Cowboys' final injury report Friday. With the decision to keep him in street clothes Sunday, he'll miss his third game in a row due to a shoulder issue. With a Week 7 bye on tap, Carson will turn his focus to the team's next game Sunday, Oct. 27 at San Francisco.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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