LANDOVER, Md. -- Defensive end Kenneth Boatright is active Sunday for the first time since being called up from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, with Josh Brent remaining inactive.
Brent was probable for the game with a calf strain and was able to fully participate in two of the Cowboys’ three practices leading into Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Washington Redskins. Boatright was signed to the active roster Dec. 13. With Boatright active, the Cowboys will dress nine defensive linemen for a game for the first time this season.
With Rolando McClain remaining in Dallas because of an illness, rookie Anthony Hitchens will start at middle linebacker, with Bruce Carter and Kyle Wilber serving as the outside linebackers.
Right tackle Doug Free will miss his second straight game with a left ankle injury, but the Cowboys have hope he can return for the playoffs. Quarterback Dustin Vaughan, tackle Donald Hawkins, linebacker Dekoda Watson and safety Jakar Hamilton are also inactive for the Cowboys.
