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Josh Brent, Dallas Cowboy player charged in fatal car crash, on sideline week after wreck

Dallas Cowboys' player Josh Brent on the sidelines during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cowboys Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images via CBS DFW

(CBS/AP) ARLINGTON, Texas - Josh Brent, the Dallas Cowboys' player charged with intoxication manslaughter in the car accident that killed passenger and teammate Jerry Brown on Dec. 8, was on the sideline with his teammates Sunday, just a week after the fatal accident.

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Brent, the driver in the one-car crash, was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list by Dallas this week. Brent gets to remain with the team but not play again this season.

Brown's No. 53 jersey was draped over the Dallas bench during the home game against Pittsburgh. Cowboys players wore a decal with his number on their helmets.

Brown, 25, was an expectant father who hadjust landed a spot on the Cowboys' practice squad.

Complete coverage of Josh Brent on Crimesider

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