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NFL Inactives, Buccaneers Vs. Cowboys: Dallas Will Face Tampa Without 3 Defensive Starters

The Dallas Cowboys will have three defensive starters inactive for their Week 3 matchup against the Buccaneers.

Sept 16, 2012; Seattle, WA, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett walks the sideline during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-US PRESSWIRE
Sept 16, 2012; Seattle, WA, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett walks the sideline during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-US PRESSWIRE
Sept 16, 2012; Seattle, WA, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett walks the sideline during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-US PRESSWIRE

The list of NFL inactives are pouring in from around the league, and the Cowboys will be without a couple of key contributors on the defensive side of the ball for their matchup against the Buccaneers. Jay Ratliff, Gerald Sensabaugh, and Kenyon Coleman will all be out for Dallas. All three are typically starters in Rob Ryan's defense, which is coming off a rough week and a 27-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The complete list of Cowboys inactives:

The Buccaneers won't be missing any major contributors, but rookie Keith Tandy is inactive for the first time this season. The complete list of Bucs inactives:

For more on the Cowboys, visit Blogging the Boys and SB Nation Dallas. For more on the Buccaneers, check out Bucs Nation and SB Nation Tampa Bay.

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