The Dallas Cowboys return to the field on Monday night, but their roster is going to look a little different when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals. The club hasn’t taken the field since Thanksgiving, meaning their minibye is close to being a second by for the season. They deserve it, after having back-to-back short weeks that really took a toll on their injury statuses.
Dallas played Monday night in Houston in Week 11, then played Sunday at home in Week 12, just to turn around and play Thursday afternoon. Three games in 10 days is asking a lot, especially late in the season. As a result, there’s been some roster shuffling since facing off against the Giants.
The recent revelation that nine-time All-Pro guard Zack Martin is done for the season has resulted in him being moved to IR. Also out for the year is cornerback Josh Butler. The two open roster spots are both being taken up by cornerbacks. Amani Oruwariye is being activated from IR and Kemon Hall is being permantently promoted from the practice squad.
Dallas is using just one of their elevations this week, also bringing Andrew Booth up from the practice squad. Adding three cornerbacks while losing only one is interesting, as many expected Trevon Diggs to return after missing the last several games. Perhaps the club is going to shift Isreal Mukuamu back to a safety role as the only active players at that position currently are starters Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker.
Here’s a look at the 54-man roster.
Quarterbacks (2)
Nov 10, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Cooper Rush
Trey Lance
Running Backs (4)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 12: Rico Dowdle #23 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field after the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Rico Dowdle
Ezekiel Elliott
Hunter Luepke
Deuce Vaughn
Tight Ends (4)
Dec 24, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) runs with the football against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Jake Ferguson
Luke Schoonmaker
Brevyn Spann-Ford
Princeton Fant
Wide Receivers (7)
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) walks the field before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
CeeDee Lamb
Brandin Cooks
Jalen Tolbert
Kavontae Turpin
Jalen Brooks
Ryan Flournoy
Jonathan Mingo
Offensive Tackles (4)
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 30: Offensive tackle Tyler Guyton #60 of the Dallas Cowboys stretches during training camp on July 30, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Tyler Guyton
Terence Steele
Chuma Edoga
Matt Waletzko
Offensive Guards (3)
October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Smith (73) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Tyler Smith
Brock Hoffman
TJ Bass
Centers (1)
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 8: Defensive tackle Kobie Turner #91 of the Los Angeles Rams locks up with center Brock Hoffman #67 of the Dallas Cowboys during a skirmish between the two teams during joint practice at training camp on August 8, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Cooper Beebe
Defensive Ends (5)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 17: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on prior to a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
Micah Parsons
Marshawn Kneeland
Chauncey Golston
Tyrus Wheat
Carl Lawson
Defensive Tackles (4)
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 30: Linebacker Micah Parsons #11 and defensive tackle Mazi Smith #58 of the Dallas Cowboys throw punches aa they jokingly spar prior to a training session on July 30, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Osa Odighizuwa
Mazi Smith
Linval Joseph
Carlos Watkins
Linebackers (6)
Jul 27, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (35) wears a Guardian helmet cap during training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Eric Kendricks
DeMarvion Overshown
Damone Clark
Marist Liufau
Buddy Johnson
Nick Vigil
Cornerbacks (6)
Oct 2, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) celebrate after Diggs intercepts a pass against the Washington Commanders during the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Trevon Diggs
DaRon Bland
Jourdan Lewis
Amani Oruwariye
Kemon Hall
Andrew Booth (elevation)
Safeties (4)
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 8: Running back Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes against safety Malik Hooker #28 and Donovan Wilson #6 of the Dallas Cowboys during joint practice at training camp on August 8, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Malik Hooker
Donovan Wilson
Israel Mukuamu
Juanyeh Thomas (out)
Special Teams (4)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 11: Brandon Aubrey #17 of the Dallas Cowboys watches his field goal with Bryan Anger #5, to take a 12-6 lead over the Los Angeles Rams, in a 13-12 Rams win during a preseason game at SoFi Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Brandon Aubrey
Bryan Anger
Trent Sieg
CJ Goodwin
