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The Cowboys secondary has become depleted

The Dallas Cowboys are facing a severe crisis in their defensive secondary due to a rapid wave of injuries that has sidelined five starters and key contributors within just three weeks. Christian Parker's defensive scheme, which heavily relies on three versatile and deceptive safeties, has been severely compromised with three of his top four options suffering injuries and leaving rookie Caleb Downs as the sole healthy quality safety.

The cornerback position is equally depleted, with Cobie Durant and Shavon Revel Jr. joining the injury list and leaving DaRon Bland as the only healthy starting corner available.

To manage the shortage, the team has been forced to shift backup players into much larger roles on defense. Markquese Bell and Alijah Clark are taking on increased defensive snaps at safety, while Caelen Carson, Ameer Speed, and Reddy Steward are filling in at cornerback.

The squad now operates in complete survival mode as they await updates on the severity of the latest setbacks, though there is optimism that both Hooker and Durant could make their returns soon.

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