Key defensive stars return for the Arizona Cardinals as two were activated ahead of MNF vs the Cowboys, potentially changing the course of the game.

On Monday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys, Arizona has gone with an unexpected running back plan early. Yes, Michael Carter is active and playing tonight. He was on the practice squad during the week after being cut, but he was elevated for gameday.

The Arizona Cardinals take on the Dallas Cowboys Monday night. The Cowboys get reinforcements on the offensive line. They announced Monday afternoon a series of roster moves that included activating starting center Cooper Beebe from injured reserve. He injured his ankle in Week 2 and had not played since.

The Arizona Cardinals released running back Michael Carter, who had struggled after taking over a larger role when Trey Benson went down with injury.

Starting tailback James Conner suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 3, and backup Trey Benson also landed on injured reserve with a knee ailment after Week 4, via ESPN. Additionally, veteran Emari Demercado hasn’t played since Week 6 due to an ankle injury, via ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss.

The Arizona Cardinals appear close to getting some players on reserve/injured lists back on the roster, but as of the conclusion of Week 8, since the reduction to 53 players on Aug. 26, they have placed 13 players on those reserve lists, which is the most in the NFL.

The Arizona Cardinals released running back Michael Carter and defensive back Darren Hall on Monday, according to the NFL's transactions wire.

The Arizona Cardinals potentially are set to welcome back a veteran presence along the defensive line. From the team's press release today: "The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that the team has signed running back Michael Carter to the ...

As the Cowboys prepare for a matchup against the Cardinals on "Monday Night Football," Dallas announced some big news regarding the roster. On Monday, the Cowboys announced that they have activated center Cooper Beebe.

The Arizona Cardinals provided some clarity at the quarterback position in advance of their game on Nov. 3 at the Dallas Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys are officially getting back starting center Cooper Beebe ahead of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, per the team. Beebe is being activated from Injured Reserve and he'll be back on the lineup for the first time since Week 2.