The Dallas Cowboys come into their Week 6 bout with the Los Angeles Chargers far more hindered than before. It all starts with linebacker Leighton Vander-Esch, who moved to IR with a neck injury and it’s the same case for special teams ace C.J. Goodwin.
Fellow linebacker Juanyeh Thomas was doubtful heading into Monday night, and he’s out to make it a very thin room in the middle of the Dallas defense. With those losses, the Cowboys moved up a multitude of players to fill out the 53-man roster. Running back Malik Davis and linebacker Malik Jefferson were called up Monday in reaction to the losses. There’s also a surprise with running back Deuce Vaughn inactive.
For the Chargers, it’s good news with running back Austin Ekeler back in the fold while pass rusher Joey Bosa is active after spending the the week on the injury report. Dallas heads into SoFi Stadium shorthanded for Monday Night Football against Los Angeles, kicking off at 7:15 p.m. on ABC and ESPN.