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Cowboys and Ravens miss key defensive backs

First reported Nov 5, 7:07 PM ET · Latest Nov 8, 11:56 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 8, 1:01 PM ET

Where things stand

The Dallas Cowboys will be without wide receiver George Pickens and cornerback Joey Porter Jr., while the Baltimore Ravens will be without cornerback Nate Wiggins, reports from ESPN and Yahoo Sports.

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Facts

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Timeline

What changed: The Cowboys also listed linebacker DeMarvion Overshown as inactive for their game against the Indianapolis Colts, and the Ravens added that quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley are on injured reserve.

Every report, newest first

  1. Cowboys WR Pickens, CB Porter inactive for game against Colts — ESPN

    The Cowboys will be without wide receiver George Pickens, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown against the Colts.

  2. Ravens CB Nate Wiggins inactive for game against Jaguars; Jackson and Huntley go on IR — Yahoo Sports

    BALTIMORE (AP) — Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins is inactive for Baltimore's game Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Wiggins was listed as questionable Wednesday with an illness, and his absence leaves the Ravens without one of their starting…

Questions

  • The reports do not explain the specific injuries or illnesses that caused the players to be inactive, nor how long they are expected to miss. Open

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More: background

In the NFL, being listed as inactive means a player will not dress for the game. Cornerbacks like Pickens, Porter, and Wiggins are defensive backs who cover opposing receivers, while linebackers such as Overshown play a key role in stopping runs and short passes. Injured reserve (IR) is a designation that removes a player from the active roster for an extended period.

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