Nick Hayden

Hayden has spent the past three seasons as a mainstay in the interior of the Cowboys' defensive line, starting 47 regular season games in that stretch. The 30-year-old tackle brings plenty of experience with him to the Browns.

Given the blowout nature of the contest there is little reason for the Cowboys to risk playing Hayden with the potential for a more serious injury.

Quite a few Cowboys are not practicing on Sunday, so perhaps the Cowboys are taking it easy on sunday and/or being cautious with anyone dealing with an ailment. Hayden is expected to start next to Tyrone Crawford in the middle of what could be a very good Dallas defensive line.

Hayden has been with the Cowboys for the last two seasons totaling 82 tackles. He will continue to play a role along the Cowboys defensive line next season.