Two starting cornerbacks inactive for Cowboys vs Texans on Monday Night Football

The Dallas Cowboys have two starters inactive as they prepare to face the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football.

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The Dallas Cowboys look to secure their first win of the season at AT&T Stadium, but things aren't off to a hot start. Prior to kickoff, they opened the roof for the first time in years, only to close it after sheet metal began to fall.

As expected, this led to a flurry of jokes — which has been the norm for Dallas in 2024.

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The game itself feels daunting for the Cowboys and it could get much worse with their secondary banged up. With Nico Collins returning for Houston, Dallas will be without two starting cornerbacks. They'll be starting Josh Butler on the outside and Israel Mukuamu in the slot, which is a whole new look.

Per @KristiCowboy on 105.3 The Fan, #Cowboys Israel Mukuamu will be in the slot tonight at corner.

A surprise start will be Josh Butler who is starting on the outside tonight instead of Caelen Carson.

The starters will be Diggs, Butler, and Mukuamu.#DallasCowboys
— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) November 18, 2024

That said, let's check out the incative list for both teams heading into Monday Night Football.

Cowboys inactive list

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Hunter Luepke, FB
Jalen Brooks, WR
Matt Waletzko, OT
K.J. Henry, DE
Damone Clark, LB
DaRon Bland, CB
Jourdan Lewis, CB

#Cowboys inactives vs. Texans:

Jourdan Lewis
Hunter Luepke
DaRon Bland
Damone Clark
Jalen Brooks
KJ Henry
Matt Waletzko

Other transactions ⬇️ https://t.co/Y3ce60pOZC
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) November 18, 2024