"After starting four straight games earlier this year, Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Shemar James had been coming in off the bench for six weeks. In Thursday's game against Washington, Logan Wilson was benched and James got his fifth start of the year. He responded by tying for the team high in tackles with six in the Cowboys win. Maybe that was why calls were being made for him to start?"
"It remains to be seen if Wilson will stay in the doghouse, opening the way for James, the fifth round pick in April, to start once again. He might be in a position to make his case as a starter next to DeMarvion Overshown in 2026. Neither Wilson nor Kenneth Murray have shown they should be starting. This year, or next, for that matter."
Shemar James started his fifth game, played 36 defensive snaps (82%) and six special teams snaps (21%), and tied for the team-high with six tackles. Logan Wilson was benched, creating an opportunity for James to press for a regular starting spot and potentially pair with DeMarvion Overshown in 2026. Tyler Booker played all 92 offensive snaps and seven (24%) on special teams but was flagged for unnecessary roughness. Donovan Ezeiruaku had 26 defensive snaps (59%) and one tackle. Shavon Revel Jr. played 42 snaps (95%), recorded six tackles and one pass defended, but has allowed 28 completions on 38 targets for 331 yards and three touchdowns. Jaydon Blue, Ajani Cornelius, and Jay Toia were inactive. Trikweze Bridges played two defensive snaps and 15 special teams snaps.
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