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Cowboys Sign Christian Matthew to Bolster Secondary After Camp Injury Surge

Dallas released Kelvin Harmon to clear a roster spot for veteran cornerback Christian Matthew after Caelen Carson suffered a hyperextended knee

Caelen Carson #21 of the Dallas Cowboys lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas
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Overview

  • Cornerback Caelen Carson sustained a hyperextended knee at training camp and is expected to miss four to six weeks of practices and preseason action.
  • Wide receiver Parris Campbell was diagnosed with an MCL sprain on July 29, adding to an already crowded injury list with no firm timeline for his return.
  • Veteran lineman Rob Jones fractured a bone in his neck and will be sidelined for two to three months, while offensive tackle Tyler Guyton will miss four to six weeks with a knee bone fracture.
  • The Cowboys released wide receiver Kelvin Harmon to open a roster spot and signed veteran cornerback Christian Matthew, who previously played under Matt Eberflus in Chicago.
  • Dallas is evaluating its remaining depth at cornerback and along the offensive line and assessing potential veteran signings as recovery timelines vary ahead of the August roster cutdown.