Cowboys Indicate Breakout Rookie to Be Demoted
The Cowboys appear set to demote rookie Jaishawn Barham as DeMarvion Overshown nears a return from his hamstring injury.
Jaishawn Barham
LB · Dallas Cowboys · #55
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- Wk 5vs TBL 16-240.0 pts
- Wk 4@ HOUW 34-300.0 pts
- Wk 3vs BALL 31-340.0 pts
- Wk 2vs WSHW 37-200.0 pts
- Wk 1@ NYGL 20-280.0 pts
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Jaishawn Barham: quick answers
- Is Jaishawn Barham injured?
- Jaishawn Barham has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Jaishawn Barham
The Cowboys are expected to scale back Jaishawn Barham's role as DeMarvion Overshown nears a return from a hamstring injury. Barham had impressed as a fill-in linebacker, but Overshown's recovery looks set to push him back toward a reduced role in Dallas' defense.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
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