The Dallas Cowboys return to the field on Sunday without anything but pride to play for. Eliminated from the playoffs, Mike McCarthy’s troops will continue to try to play for their head coach, and themselves, as future jobs are all on the line.
On Saturday, Dallas moved WR CeeDee Lamb to IR, as well as cornerback Amani Oruwariye. Lamb is obviously a huge loss to Cooper Rush’s passing attack, one without many other premiere options, but fans shouldn’t sleep on the loss of Oruwariye. The young veteran was starting in place of Trevon Diggs, who moved to IR last week, and now things are really depleted in the Cowboys’ secondary.
The club did activate Asim Richards, so hopefully the second-year OT can get some game experience as the front office evaluates what they have in hand before the offseason begins. The team added LB Darius Harris from the practice squad to the full roster, and elevated CB Troy Pride and OL Dakoda Shepley.
Dallas made the following players inactive for the contest:
CB Kemon Hall
RB Deuce Vaughn
OL T.J. Bass
OL Matt Waletzko
TE Princeton Fant
DE Tyrus Wheat
DT Justin Rogers
Here’s a look at the 55-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 (6)
Oct 13, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) reacts during the second half against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Brandin Cooks
Jalen Tolbert
Kavontae Turpin
Jalen Brooks
Ryan Flournoy
Jonathan Mingo
Offensive Tackles (5)
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
Asim Richards
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 (2)
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
Dakoda Shepley (elevation)
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 (5)
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
Justin Rogers
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
Damone Clark
Marist Liufau
Buddy Johnson
Nick Vigil
Darius Harris
Cornerbacks (5)
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
DaRon Bland
Jourdan Lewis
Kemon Hall
Andrew Booth
Troy Pride (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
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
