RT 💥 “Cowboys Stun Fans Before Kickoff — Star Player Returns, Rookie Benched in Shocking Twist!”

Dallas Cowboys News Writer

Nov 3, 2025 6:48 PM EST

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The Dallas Cowboys are about to take on the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football to close out Week 9 of the 2025 NFL regular season. As always, the teams announced their inactive players 90 minutes before kickoff.

For the Cowboys, the main takeaway lies at the safety position. One week after being down to one healthy safety, things are looking slightly better. Donovan Wilson is out again with a shoulder/elbow injury but Juanyeh Thomas is back after being listed as questionable on the final injury report.

Thomas is the Cowboys’ third-best safety and he’s played well in limited playing time, to the point many believe he should be promoted to a starting role over Wilson. Over the last couple of weeks, Thomas dealt with migraines that affected his vision. Now, he is back.

Though the Cowboys are still very banged up at safety, Thomas’ return should go a long way in Week 9. Perhaps he will be tasked with covering standout tight end Trey McBride. In the last two weeks, McBride has 18 catches for 146 receiving yards and three touchdowns. If not, Thomas could help bracketing WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Either way, it’s important he’s on the field for tonight’s game and I’d expect him to start.

He may not be a star but Thomas back on the field is a big boost given the team’s situation on defense.

Full list of Cowboys’ inactives for Week 9 vs Cardinals

• S Alijah Clark
• S Donovan Wilson
• OL Ajani Cornelius
• OL Hakeem Adeniji
• DT Mazi Smith
• RB Jaydon Blue
• WR Jonathan Mingo

Other notes on Cowboys’ inactives

• After Brian Schottenheimer made comments about Jaydon Blue’s inconsistency, he’s a healthy scratch. He’s benched over Malik Davis.
• Starting center Cooper Beebe is back and ready to go. LB DeMarvion Overshown and CB Shavon Revel Jr. remain on Injured Reserve even though they’re back at practice.
• LB Jack Sanborn isn’t among the Cowboys’ inactives because he was placed on Injured Reserve leading up to the game.
• Being down safeties Alijah Clark and Donovan Wilson leaves the team with very little depth at safety. Don’t be surprised if Dallas works cornerbacks into the position.
• The battle at nose tackle continues. This time, it’s seventh-round rookie Jay Toia taking over the position while Mazi Smith returns to healthy scratch status ahead of the NFL trade deadline. If Dallas can get any interest on their former first-round pick, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he’s moved. Easier said than done, however.