The Cowboys activate three corners ahead of Monday night’s game against the Bengals
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The Cowboys activate three corners ahead of Monday night’s game against the Bengals

Posted on by Amelia Pressman

The Dallas Cowboys return to the field on Monday night, but their roster will look a little different when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals. The club hasn’t taken the field since Thanksgiving, meaning the mini-bye is almost a second down this season. They deserve it after enduring two consecutive short weeks that took a toll on their injury status.

Dallas played at Houston on Monday night in Week 11 and then played at home on Sunday in Week 12, only to play on Thursday afternoon. Three games in 10 days is a lot to ask, especially late in the season. As a result, there have been some roster shakeups since the game against the Giants.

The recent revelation that nine-time All-Pro guard Zack Martin has opted out for the season has led to him being placed on IR. Cornerback Josh Butler is also out for the year. The two open roster spots are both filled by cornerbacks. Amani Oruwariye is activated from IR and Kemon Hall is permanently promoted from the practice squad.

Dallas is using just one of its raises this week, including bringing Andrew Booth off the practice squad. Adding three cornerbacks and only losing one is interesting, as many expected Trevon Diggs to return after missing the last few games. The club may move Isreal Mukuamu back to the safety role, as the only active players at the position currently are starters Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker.

Here’s a look at the 54-man roster.

November 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 attribution: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 12: Rico Dowdle #23 of the Dallas Cowboys leaves 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 Lüpke
Deuce Vaughn

Dec 24, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) runs with the football against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Jake Ferguson
Luke Schoonmaker
Brevyn Spann Ford
Princeton Fant

Oct. 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) walks across the field before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

CeeDee Lamb
Brandin Cooks
Jalen Tolbert
Kavontae Turpin
Jalen Brooks
Ryan Flournoy
Jonathan Mingo

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 30: Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton #60 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

October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys 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 Hoffmann
TJ Bass

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 8: Defensive tackle Kobie Turner #91 of the Los Angeles Rams meets center Brock Hoffman #67 of the Dallas Cowboys during a skirmish between the two teams during joint training camp practice on August 8, 2024 in Oxnard , California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 17: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on before 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
Tire wheat
Carl Lawson

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 30: Linebacker Micah Parsons #11 and defensive tackle Mazi Smith #58 of the Dallas Cowboys jokingly strike out before a practice session on July 30, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Osa Odighizuwa
Mazi Smith
Linda Joseph
Carlos Watkins

July 27, 2023; Oxnard, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (35) wears a Guardian helmet cap during training camp at the Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Eric Kendricks
DeMarvion Overshowed
Damone Clark
Marist Liufau
Buddy Johnson
Nick Vigil

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 (view)

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)

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 11: Brandon Aubrey #17 of the Dallas Cowboys looks at his field goal with Bryan Anger #5 to give the Los Angeles Rams a 12-6 lead in a 13-12 victory Rams during a preseason game at SoFi Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Brandon Aubrey
Bryan rage
Trent Victory
CJ Goodwin

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