Cowboys activate 3 corners ahead of Monday night tilt vs Bengals

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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 their mini-bye is close to being a different one for the season. They deserve it, after having short back-to-back weeks that really took a toll on their injury status.

Dallas played Monday night at Houston in Week 11 and then played Sunday at home in Week 12, only to turn around and play Thursday afternoon. Three games in 10 days is demanding, especially at the end of the season. As a result, there have been a number of mixed rosters since facing 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 will both be taken over by cornerbacks. Amani Oruwariye is activated from IR and Kemon Hall is permanently promoted from the practice squad.

Dallas is only using one of their tight ends this week, also bringing up Andrew Booth from the practice squad. Adding three cornerbacks while losing just one is interesting as many expected Trevon Diggs to return after missing the last several games. Perhaps the club will move 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.

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 credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

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: Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Rico Dowdle
Ezekiel Elliott
Hunter Luepke
Deuce Vaughn

December 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

October 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) walks onto 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

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

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

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 scrimmage between the two teams during joint practice at training camp 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 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
Tire wheat
Carl Lawson

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

Osa Odighizuwa
Mazie Smith
Linval Joseph
Carlos Watkins

27 July 2023; Oxnard, CA, 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

Erik Kendricks
DeMarvion Supervised
Damone Clark
Marist Liufau
Buddy Johnson
Nick Vigil

October 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 (height)

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 8: Running back Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes safety Malik Hooker #28 and Donovan Wilson #6 of the Dallas Cowboys during joint drills 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 sees 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