P.J. Locke
NFL Injury Report

P.J. Locke Injury Status

Dallas Cowboys • S
Latest Injury Status
Injured Reserve
IR

Locke has not practiced since sustaining a foot injury in the Cowboys' Week 2 win over the Commanders. The free safety must now miss at least four games on IR before becoming eligible to return to the team's active roster. While Locke is absent, Markquese Bell will likely start at free safety alongside strong safety Jalen Thompson.

Injury Details

Body Part
Foot
Location
Leg
Side
Right
Expected Return
Oct 26, 2026

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P.J. Locke Injury History

October 5, 2026
Injured Reserve • Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
The Cowboys placed Locke (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.
September 26, 2026
out • Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
Locke (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
September 25, 2026
out • Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said S P.J. Locke (foot) could need a "few weeks" to recover after exiting Sunday's 37-20 win over the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
September 21, 2026
questionable • Foot
Not Specified
Locke (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
September 20, 2026
questionable • Foot
Locke (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
September 12, 2026
active
August 19, 2026
questionable • Knee
Not Specified
Locke (knee) was active for the Cowboys' 17-7 preseason victory over Seattle on Saturday.

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