Damone Clark joined the Week 1 rotation with 40+ snaps, contributing to the depth concerns in the Cowboys’ LB corps. He’s part of the depth chart that could shift if Liufau or Overshown’s timelines change, making his role a key variable in the early season.

Clark surfaced as a steady run-filler, flashing gap discipline and pursuit. If he maintains clean reads and keeps his gaps tight, his role in the rotation could expand as Dallas emphasizes sound run defense and situational packages.

Clark brings speed and versatility to the rotation, offering playmaking ability in the run game and passing downs as Dallas integrates the new look.

Clark benefits from Overshown’s injury to carve a defined early-season depth role. His presence, along with James, offers Dallas more speed and coverage in the middle, contributing to a more versatile linebacker corps.

Clark was on the roster bubble at start of camp but ended up as a healthy scratch, effectively locking in a 53-man spot. His standing signals Dallas’ confidence in linebacker depth and a defense that relies on multiple capable players rather than a single star.