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Washington Football Team loses more defensive players to COVID ahead of game against Dallas Cowboys

The Washington Football Team lost another key defensive player to the COVID-19 list on the eve of a pivotal game vs. the first-place Dallas Cowboys.

Defensive end James Smith-Williams, who has started the past four games, was placed on the COVID list and will miss Sunday's game vs. Dallas. Washington also placed corner Darryl Roberts on the COVID list.

Roberts is considered a close contact, meaning he could return for next week's game at the Philadelphia Eagles. Smith-Williams has tested positive, per source.

Earlier in the week, defensive end Montez Sweat was placed on the list.