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Dallas Cowboys $48m rookie first-round pick in worrying injury update after getting flattened TWICE in same play

THE DALLAS Cowboys have issued a medical update on Caleb Downs. The defensive back had a game to forget in the Cowboys' overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. A fourth-quarter play in which he was dominated by Cardinals…

By Chisanga Malata · The U.S. Sun

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 9:16 AM

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Dallas Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs has entered concussion protocol after leaving Sunday's game against Arizona.
Downs was knocked down twice on the same play by Cardinals lineman Hjalte Froholdt.
The Dallas Cowboys lost 33-30 in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals, dropping to 3-5.

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Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs has been placed in concussion protocol following an injury suffered against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The first-round pick left the field during the fourth quarter after being knocked down twice on a single play by Cardinals offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt during a 52-yard run by Tyler Allgeier.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed the medical update following the team's 33-30 overtime defeat at AT&T Stadium. The loss dropped Dallas to a 3-5 record on the season after blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead, though owner Jerry Jones stated he is not considering a coaching change at this time.

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Dallas Cowboys $48m rookie first-round pick in worrying injury update after getting flattened TWICE in same play

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