Zack Martin, Tyler Smith updates: Dallas Cowboys reveal inactives vs. Commanders

The Dallas Cowboys (3-7) will be without several key players in Sunday’s Week 12 road contest against the Washington Commanders (7-4).

Per the inactives list relayed by Jon Machota of The Athletic, cornerback Trevon Diggs, right guard Zack Martin, left guard Tyler Smith and tight end Jake Ferguson are out for the NFC East matchup.

Cowboys Week 12 inactives

CB Trevon Diggs
CB Caelen Carson
RB Deuce Vaughn
RG Zack Martin
LG Tyler Smith
TE Jake Ferguson
DE Tyrus Wheat

Martin, a stalwart on the Cowboys’ offensive line since entering the league in 2014, has dealt with several injuries this season. He suffered an ankle injury in this past Monday’s defeat to the Houston Texans (7-4) and did not practice this week.

Smith was listed on the injury report with an ankle/knee injury, and did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. He was a limited participant Friday. With Dallas playing on Thanksgiving Day, both will sit with the hopes of being ready to play against the New York Giants (2-8). But for this game, the absence of Martin and Smith will be a problem.

Cowboys heavily shorthanded vs. Commanders

The good news? Cornerback DaRon Bland will make his season debut against Washington. Bland set an NFL record last season with five pick-sixes but sustained a stress fracture in his foot at the end of training camp.

Joining Bland as returning players to the lineup are offensive tackle Chuma Edoga and defensive Marshawn Kneeland.

Dallas is looking to snap a five-game losing streak.