Cowboys vs Cardinals Week 9 inactive list features surprising healthy scratch

The Dallas Cowboys are hosting the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football in Week 9. Dallas is currently 3-4-1, looking to head into its bye week on a winning note.

Arizona goes into this one without starting quarterback Kyler Murray, who is dealing with a foot injury. That helps the Cowboys, who have lost seven of their last eight contests against the Cardinals. That includes a 2023 outing in which Murray was injured and backup Joshua Dobbs led Arizona to a shocking win.

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The Cowboys are dealing with injuries of their own heading into this one, but received some good news when Cooper Beebe was cleared to return. That said, let's see which players will be sitting this one out now that the two teams officially released their list of inactive players.

Before diving into that, however, let's quickly revisit the injury report for both teams, which will impact who they leave off the active roster in Week 9.

Dallas Cowboys injury report

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson reacts after making an interception against the New York Giants. | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

OUT:

Safety Alijah Clark, Ribs
Safety Donovan Wilson, Elbow/Shoulder
LB DeMarvion Overshown, Knee (IR)
CB Shavon Revel, Knee (IR)
LB Jack Sanborn, Groin (IR)
DT Perrion Winfrey, Back (IR)

QUESTIONABLE:

Center Cooper Beebe, Ankle
OT Ajani Cornelius, Knee
Safety Juanyeh Thomas, Migraine

Arizona Cardinals injury report

OUT:

EDGE B.J. Ojulari, Knee

QUESTIONABLE:

Safety Kitan Crawford, Ankle
CB Will Johnson, Groin
QB Kyler Murray, Foot
DL Walter Nolan III, Calf
CB Garrett Williams, Knee

Dallas Cowboys inactives

Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue carries the ball against the Washington Commanders | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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

Inactives for #Cowboys tonight:

- S Donovan Wilson (elbow/shoulder)
- S Alijah Clark (ribs)
- OT Ajani Cornelius
- RB Jaydon Blue
- DT Mazi Smith
- OL Hakeem Adeniji
- WR Jonathan Mingo
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) November 3, 2025

Jaydon Blue being inactive is a surprise, but it explains why the Cowboys activated Malik Davis ahead of the game. Now, let's see who will be inactive for Arizona.