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Cowboys' Joey Porter Jr. and Packers' Brandon Cisse are available for Sunday night matchup

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse are both available for the Sunday night matchup after being listed as questionable two days...
OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press
James Houston painted himself into a corner before Cowboys' preseason finale James Houston needs a strong showing in the Dallas Cowboys' preseason finale to make the 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season after a tough...
AUGUST 26 • THELANDRYHAT.COM
Cowboys' updated OLB depth chart with Von Miller pinpoints a painful reality The Dallas Cowboys' updated defensive depth chart with Von Miller shows that James Houston isn't the must-keep he was 48 hours ago.
AUGUST 19 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

NFL Catchup: Rams Stars Sidelined, Cowboys Eye DB Depth, More Injury Updates

Here's what you should know about what happened in the NFL on Monday.
AUGUST 18 • FOX SPORTS
NFL Catchup: Rams Stars Sidelined, Cowboys Eye DB Depth, More Injury Updates

Cowboys glad to welcome Von Miller's production and leadership to inexperience group of edge rushers

Von Miller can help the Dallas Cowboys on the field and their inexperienced group of edge rushers in the locker room
AUGUST 18 • Associated Press
Participating in training camp Houston (back) is participating in training camp, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact The linebacker was limited with a back issue during the Cowboys' minicamp in June. Houston played in all 17 regular-season games for Dallas in 2025, recording 35 tackles (18 solo), including 5.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He is lined up to play a role again in 2026.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Tending to back issue Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that Houston (back) will be limited during the Cowboys' minicamp, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Impact Houston played all 17 games for Dallas in 2025, and it's not clear when he picked up the injury. As he continues to recover, rookie third-rounder Jaishawn Barham and rookie fourth-rounder LT Overton could get an uptick in opportunities at practice.
JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE
James Houston wins top HBCU honor for impact on Cowboys A former Jackson State talent now doing damage for the Cowboys in the NFL, James Houston just earned a top HBCU honor for what he did in 202...
JUNE 10 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
James Houston Gets New Dallas Cowboys Jersey Number Ahead Of 2026 Season Dallas Cowboys pass rusher James Houston is entering his second year with the team, and will have a fresh start for the 2026 NFL season.
JUNE 2 • SI.COM
Cowboys OTAs give 1 veteran a chance to prove he still belongs Cowboys pass rusher James Houston could force his way onto the 53-man roster despite all of the team's new additions in the defensive line r...
MAY 31 • THELANDRYHAT.COM
Re-emerges with 5.5 sacks Houston finished the 2025-26 regular season with 35 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a recovered fumble over 17 games.
Impact Houston impressed as a rookie with 8.0 sacks over seven regular-season games with Detroit, but over the following two campaigns he had just 1.0 sacks across 13 contests. The Jackson State product put his name back on the map last season, as his 5.5 sacks were second-most on the Cowboys. He signed a two-year contract last July and should continue to have a role in Dallas' pass-rushing corps next season.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys, Commanders out of playoffs ahead of their matchup

This matchup in the rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders means nothing for either team
DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press
Cowboys Hour: James Houston | 2025 James Houston joins Brad Sham and Nicole Hutchison on the Miller Lite Cowboys Hour presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb on 105.3 The Fan.
OCTOBER 28, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Inconsistent Cowboys don't make much of a case for a quick fix at the trade deadline

The Dallas Cowboys aren't making much of a case for a quick fix at the trade deadline
OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press
Cleared to face Carolina Houston (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Panthers, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
Impact After being limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, Houston was able to practice fully Friday. He's appeared in all five games this season and has logged 11 tackles (seven solo), including a team-high 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited Thursday Houston (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Houston has now opened the week with back-to-back limited practices due to a knee injury, which he may have suffered in the team's Week 5 win over the Jets. The defensive lineman will have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's contest against Carolina.
OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with knee injury Houston was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Impact Houston played just 22 defensive snaps during the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Jets but still managed to produce with three tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks. He had his practice reps limited during Wednesday's session, but he has two more opportunities to increase his participation and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's road bout against the Panthers.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Adds to sack total Sunday Houston recorded three tackles (two solo) including 1.5 sacks during Sunday's 37-22 win against the Jets.
Impact Despite being boxed out for snaps (22) on the edge by rookie second-rounder Donovan Ezeiruaku (42) and Sam Williams (33), Houston picked up a sack for the third time in his last four games in Week 5, bringing his season total to 3.5. He'll be looking to add to that count in Week 6 at Carolina.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Adds to sack total Sunday Houston recorded three tackles (two solo) including 1.5 sacks during Sunday's 37-22 win against the Jets.
Impact Despite being boxed out for snaps (22) on the edge by rookie second-rounder Donovan Ezeiruaku (42) and Sam Williams (33), Houston picked up a sack for the third time in his last four games in Week 5, bringing his season total to 3.5. He'll be looking to add to that count in Week 6 at Carolina.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Zero to 100: A numerical recap of the Cowboys' 37-22 Week 5 win From George Pickens' touchdown streak continuing to James Houston staying hot, a look at some of the numbers that played a part in the Cowbo...
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Leads pass rush in Week 5 win Houston recorded three tackles, including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's win over the Jets.
Impact The Cowboys' pass rush brought down Justin Fields five times and produced 14 QB hits in total, and it was Houston who paced the team in sacks. The 26-year-old edge rusher has 3.5 sacks on the season, and he appears to be back in the form that allowed him to rack up 8.0 sacks in only seven contests as a rookie with the Lions in 2022, before injuries ruined his next two campaigns.
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dallas Cowboys find diamond in the rough after James Houston's Week 5 performance The Dallas Cowboys may have found their leading pass rusher in veteran edge James Houston, who had a dominant Week 5 performance.
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • SI.COM
James Houston hunts Fields down, securing 10-yard sack for Cowboys Defensive end James Houston hunts New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields down, securing 10-yard sack for Dallas Cowboys.
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • NFL.COM
Stephen Jones shares praise for Dak Prescott, George Pickens after Cowboys-Packers Jones also discussed big plays from Jalen Tolbert and James Houston in Dallas’ 40-40 tie with Green Bay.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Packers head into bye week seeking to correct costly mistakes from their past two games

The Green Bay Packers played as well as any team in the NFL through their first two games
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press
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