The Dallas Cowboys are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles in a crucial Week 17 matchup that could significantly impact the NFC playoff race. The Eagles are vying for the number one seed in the conference, making this game critical for their postseason aspirations. However, the Cowboys are grappling with a slew of injuries, which could hinder their chances of playing spoiler against their division rivals.

Key players missing from the Cowboys' lineup include starting quarterback Dak Prescott and star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. The team's injury woes have only intensified, prompting them to look for reinforcements from the practice squad. Cornerback Amani Oruwariye has joined Lamb on the reserve list, but the Cowboys are elevating cornerback Troy Pride and offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley to help bolster their roster for this pivotal game.

Additionally, linebacker Darius Harris has also been signed from the practice squad. Harris has previous experience with the Kansas City Chiefs, while Pride has appeared in 14 games for the Carolina Panthers. Shepley has played for the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and has had a brief stint with the Cowboys. As the season progresses, injuries are becoming a common theme across the league, and unfortunately for the Cowboys, it seems every position has been affected.