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Cowboys may have only two tailbacks on Sunday night

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 23: Running back DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys breaks free for a 91-yard touchdown run against the St. Louis Rams at Cowboys Stadium on October 23, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. Murray broke an all-time Cowboy rushing record with 253 yards. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/Getty Images)

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Though it’s unknown whether rookie DeMarco Murray’s 253-yard effort from last weekend will move him up from No. 3 on the depth chart, he’ll continue to be the lead dog on Sunday night in Philly, when the Cowboys face the Eagles.

Starter Felix Jones continues to be hampered by a high ankle sprain, and Tashard Choice is expected to be questionable with a dislocated shoulder suffered last week against the Rams.

According to the team’s official website, Murray (pictured) and Phillip Tanner may be the only two tailbacks who’ll play this week.

The Cowboys don’t have another running back who could be elevated from the practice squad. Barring the highly unlikely decision to sign a guy off the street (Brian Westbrook, anyone?), it will be Murray and Tanner on Sunday night.