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FRISCO, Texas — Marist Liufau had not undergone surgery on his fractured forearm as of Monday afternoon, Brian Schottenheimer said. Schottenheimer said Friday that the Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker would have the operation as early as Monday.

Dallas Cowboys News / DallasCowboysCommunity / August 31

Dallas Cowboys injury update: Complete roster situation ahead of 2026 regular season

The Dallas Cowboys finished the preseason 2-1, but they did lose one linebacker to a significant injury. Marist Liufau suffered a fractured forearm in the preseason finale and will miss several weeks.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 29

Cowboys Could Use IR Return Designation On Marist Liufau

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Marist Liufau is scheduled to have surgery as early as Monday on a fractured left forearm he suffered in Friday night’s preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29

Cowboys LB Marist Liufau IR Candidate After Suffering Broken Forearm

Marist Liufau entered Cowboys camp on the roster bubble, having moved from off-ball linebacker to the edge this offseason. Dallas then signed Von Miller, providing a crowded outside linebacker corps.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 29

Marist Liufau Fractures Forearm, Could Undergo Surgery Monday

ARLINGTON, Texas — Marist Liufau fractured his forearm in the first quarter of the Dallas Cowboys‘ 27-24 preseason loss to the New Orleans Saints on Friday and could have surgery as early as Monday, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 27

Marist Liufau Embraces Cowboys Move To Outside Linebacker

FRISCO, Texas — Marist Liufau has spent this Dallas Cowboys camp learning outside linebacker. He played inside for his first two seasons, and Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker announced the move at the scouting combine in February.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 24

Marist Liufau Left Off Latest Dallas Cowboys 53-Man Roster Projection

DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys beat writer Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News kept six edge rushers on his fourth 53-man roster projection of the summer, listing Rashan Gary, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Von Miller, Malachi Lawrence, Sam Williams, and James Houston.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 20

Analyst makes case for Cowboys to trade Marist Liufau

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Dallas Cowboys News / Viral Sports News / August 14

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Dallas Cowboys News / Viral Sports News / July 22

Cowboys Could Cut Ties With Frustrating Notre Dame Star

Entering his third professional season, former Notre Dame linebacker Marist Liufau finds himself at a pivotal career crossroads with the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys News / DallasCowboysCommunity / July 22

Cowboys defender put on notice amid latest trade speculation

The Dallas Cowboys could be making one final roster move before the regular season begins. NFL analyst Moe Moton of Bleacher Report suggests that Dallas should look into trading linebacker Marist Liufau to acquire future draft picks. “Under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, Liufau will transition to edge-rusher.” Moton wrote on July 14.

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NFC Notes: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Marist Liufau, Cowboys, Giants

Cowboys LB Marist Liufau spent most of his first two seasons as an off-ball linebacker and a special-teams contributor, but the team is working him in more with the pass-rush group this offseason.

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Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / June 11

Marist Liufau is officially one of the most intriguing players on the Dallas Cowboys roster after recent developments

The Dallas Cowboys linebacker’s career trajectory is quite the mystery. He’s being asked to play a new position, leading to concerns from many, but he’s making the most out of it.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / June 8

Cowboys Pass-Rush Has A Clear Gap in 2026

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NFL News / DallasCowboysCommunity / May 26

Cowboys Urged to Trade For Super Bowl Champ Amid Growing Uncertainty

The Dallas Cowboys may not be done rebuilding their roster yet. With a critical need for an edge rusher, analysts urge the team to trade for a proven Super Bowl-winning pass rusher. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox projected Arizona Cardinals’ edge rusher Josh Sweat as a potential trade target for the Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 22

One Elite Factor Could Solidify Marist Liufau's Spot On Dallas Cowboys Roster

The Dallas Cowboys will officially kick off organized team activities when the calendar turns to June, which will ramp up the competition as players begin fighting for their spots on the roster and figuring out where they land on the depth chart.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 20

All of a sudden, Marist Liufau feels like the odd man out

After the season ended last season, I was one of the first to think Marist Liufau would be the guy that needed to take the next step, and now after the hiring of Christian Parker and a position change, he now feels like he is the odd man out.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / February 27

Marist Liufau Fits Cowboys New 3-4 Defense at EDGE

Marist Liufau’s move to EDGE in Dallas isn’t a gamble, it’s a calculated fit in the Cowboys’ new 3-4 defense under Christian Parker. One thing I want to clear up is Marist Liufau is not some developmental pass rusher the Dallas Cowboys are trying to mold into something he’s never been.