News: ESPN: Ernie Sims practices at middle linebacker

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IRVING, Texas -- Though coach Jason Garrett didn't give it a full endorsement as yet, Ernie Sims has emerged as the starting middle linebacker with Sean Lee out with a hamstring injury. Sims has played extensively at the weakside and strongside linebacker spots so he's still learning the middle. "That's what we're looking at," Cowboys defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin said Wednesday. "We're looking at this whole thing." The Cowboys' defense is shuffling players after injuries not only to Lee but Justin Durant (hamstring) as well.

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