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Found December 16, 2012 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Dez Bryant,  Charlie Peprah,  Darrion Weems,  David Arkin,  Kevin Kowalski,  Morris Claiborne,  Phillip Tanner
TEAMS: Dallas Cowboys,  Pittsburgh Steelers,  Cincinnati Bengals
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Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is officially active for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers despite being hampered all week by a broken left index finger. Bryant suffered the injury in the Cowboys' 20-19 win over Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14. Bryant decided to forego surgery and play through the injury in order to help the Cowboys reach the playoffs. Bryant has 75 catches for 1,028 yards and nine touchdowns on the season. The Dallas Cowboys have declared SS Charlie Peprah, OT Darrion Weems, OG David Arkin, DL Jay Ratliff, C Kevin Kowalski, CB Morris Claiborne, RB Phillip Tanner inactive for Week 15. Source: NFL.com
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