OUTCaelen Carson CB DAL (10) Thu 12/25/25 12:03 PM
OUTCaelen Carson
CB DAL (10)
Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is inactive for Thursday's Week 17 game against Washington, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTCaelen Carson CB DAL (10) Wed 12/24/25 2:54 PM
OUTCaelen Carson
CB DAL (10)
Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTCaelen Carson CB DAL (10) Mon 12/22/25 7:46 PM
OUTCaelen Carson
CB DAL (10)
Carson (shoulder/hamstring) was estimated as limited on Monday's practice report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTCaelen Carson CB DAL (10) Sun 12/21/25 12:21 PM
OUTCaelen Carson
CB DAL (10)
Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTCaelen Carson CB DAL (10) Fri 12/19/25 5:37 PM
OUTCaelen Carson
CB DAL (10)
Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTCaelen Carson CB DAL (10) Mon 12/1/25 10:52 PM
OUTCaelen Carson
CB DAL (10)
Carson (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Monday, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTCaelen Carson CB DAL (10) Thu 11/27/25 3:24 PM
OUTCaelen Carson
CB DAL (10)
Carson (hamstring) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Chiefs, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTCaelen Carson CB DAL (10) Wed 11/26/25 1:47 PM
OUTCaelen Carson
CB DAL (10)
Carson (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Chiefs, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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 defensed 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.
OUTCaelen Carson CB DAL (10) Sun 10/19/25 3:31 PM
OUTCaelen Carson
CB DAL (10)
Carson (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Commanders.
EDGE Analysis
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.
OUTCaelen Carson CB DAL (10) Sat 10/18/25 5:41 PM
OUTCaelen Carson
CB DAL (10)
The Cowboys activated Carson (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game versus the Commanders.
EDGE Analysis
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.