What happened: Dallas opened with Daron Bland and Cobie Durant at corner, Caleb Downs in nickel and Malik Hooker and Jalen Thompson at safety. Durant is listed as doubtful, Thompson as out and Hooker as questionable entering Week 4.

Why it matters: Rotation on that scale strains continuity in coverage against Houston in Week 4. Dallas has dipped to reserves such as Caelen Carson and Ameer Speed, who played limited snaps in 2025.

What to watch: Dallas faces Houston with final secondary availability still to be settled.