Ernie Sims to replace Justin Durant
October, 6, 2013
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Ernie Sims-Bruce Carter that went on during the course of the week meant little with strong-side linebacker Justin Durant out of today’s game against the Denver Broncos because of a groin injury.
Sims will replace Durant and Carter will be the weak-side linebacker.
But Sims figures to play more with the Cowboys expected to rely on their nickel defense against the three-wide receiver heavy offense of the Broncos. He replaced Carter in the nickel in the second half of last week’s loss to the San Diego Chargers.
Miles Austin is also inactive, missing his second straight game. Terrance Williams will replace Austin.
Defensive end Edgar Jones is inactive with a groin injury and will be replaced by Caesar Rayford. For the second straight game the Cowboys have all four running backs – DeMarco Murray, Lance Dunbar, Phillip Tanner and Joseph Randle – active.
Center Phil Costa is active after he did not dress last week with the Cowboys choosing to go with an extra offensive lineman over a fifth cornerback in Chris Greenwood.
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I wonder if they knew Durant would be out. If so, wtf was the point of practicing Sims in place of Carter this week?