# Cowboys Get Defensive Help With Liufau Update

> Dallas Cowboys could add outside linebacker Marist Liufau to active roster after 21-day practice window opens.
- Title: Cowboys Get Defensive Help With Liufau Update | Shortify
- Summary: Dallas Cowboys could add outside linebacker Marist Liufau to active roster after 21-day practice window opens. Dallas Cowboys may move Marist Liufau from…
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- Source: Dallas Cowboys On SI — https://si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/cowboys-could-soon-get-defensive-help-with-marist-liufau-update
- Published: 2026-10-22T18:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cowboys, marist liufau, defensive help, practice window, injured reserve, nfl, outside linebacker, sports
## Cowboys Open Practice Window
Dallas Cowboys opened a 21-day practice window for outside linebacker Marist Liufau.
## Liufau's Role Shift
Liufau moved from traditional linebacker to outside linebacker in Christian Parker's defense.
## Liufau's Injury
Liufau began season on injured reserve after fracturing forearm in preseason finale against New Orleans Saints.
## Defensive Struggles
Dallas defense has struggled this season with Liufau's potential as an edge rusher unclear.
## 21-Day Decision
Cowboys must decide by end of 21 days whether to move Liufau to active roster or keep him on injured reserve.
## Special Teams Strength
Liufau has one huge advantage on special teams with coverage units and impact potential.
## Overshown Return
DeMarvion Overshown returns from hamstring injury for Monday Night Football against Philadelphia Eagles.
## Key takeaway

Dallas Cowboys may move Marist Liufau from injured reserve to active roster by end of 21-day practice window.