The Dallas Cowboys play their second preseason game on Saturday when they host the Baltimore Ravens. The team will continue to evaluate players as they gradually construct their 53-man roster. With several unknowns sprinkled all over, there will be plenty of things to watch in this game. Here are five players to keep a close […] The Dallas Cowboys play their second preseason game on Saturday when they host the Baltimore Ravens. The team will continue to evaluate players as they gradually construct their 53-man roster. With several unknowns sprinkled all over, there will be plenty of things to watch in this game. Here are five players to keep a close eye on when the Cowboys hit the field against the Ravens. 1. Joe Milton, QB All eyes are on the Cowboys’ new shiny new pass-throwing toy last Saturday after a Jekyll and Hyde performance last Saturday. The second-year quarterback was all over the place early, misfiring on all cylinders, but then settled down late in the third quarter. The team would love to see less of the ugly stuff and more of the latter. Milton appears to be the team’s ride-or-die backup with the “break glass if necessary” Will Grier as a last resort. Seeing him show a little more consistency would calm things for a bit, as well as provide better opportunities for bottom-roster wide receivers to fight for a spot on the team. 2. Tyler Booker, OG In what turned out to be a puzzling coaching decision, the Cowboys didn’t play their first-round draft pick last week. Zero reps for this completely raw rookie. What a head-scratcher. That won’t be the case this week as the Alabama guard will see his first game action at the NFL level. Booker is off to a timid start in camp, even having veteran Rob Jones overtake the first-team reps at right guard before he got hurt. Unfortunately, Jones suffered a broken bone in his neck during the team’s first padded practice and is now out for the season. The Cowboys still have some good interior line depth in Brock Hoffman, T.J. Bass, and Saahdiq Charles, so Booker will still have to earn the starting job. A good showing on Saturday would be a positive step for him. 3. Perrion Winfrey, DT The Cowboys have issues at nose tackle as veteran Mazi Smith has not looked good, and rookie Jay Toia looks like, well, a rookie. Last week, Smith was slow out of the gate and wasn’t effective against the Rams’ offensive line. Toia showed a little more energy, but struggled to maintain leverage. He would get torqued around and pushed off to the side. Winfrey was the best of the group on Saturday. He was quick off the snap, struck fast, and used his length to keep blockers from getting any push against him. There were multiple times last week that Winfrey created pressure and was close to getting home. If this former UFL star can continue to make plays, could he sneak himself onto the 53-man roster? 4. Hakeem Adeniji, OT The coaching staff will have some tough decisions to make along the offensive line, as there are a handful of players on the fringe. This includes Asim Richards (fifth-round pick, 2023), Saahdiq Charles (free agent), and Ajani Cornelius (sixth-round rookie). All of them are in the mix for a final roster spot, as is 27-year-old free agent Hakeem Adeniji. Last week, he started at right tackle and held things down rather well. Another performance like that might secure his spot on the roster. Last week, we highlighted Richards and the team moved him around between left tackle and left guard. The team needs good depth along the offensive line, considering how banged up they have been in recent years. It could be a four-man race for the final two spots with Adeniji right in the thick of it. 5. Kemon Hall, CB Last week, we identified rookie undrafted free agent defensive back Zion Childress as someone to keep an eye on, and that should continue as he’s making a good push for a roster spot. The Cowboys’ cornerback room is a little tumultuous right now due to several injuries. The team needs viable, healthy bodies to hold things down until reinforcements arrive. As unimpressive as they are, both Andrew Booth and Kemon Hall might be the team’s best options at the moment. Booth offers length, despite showing a tendency to get beaten deep. Hall isn’t smothering, but he’s typically around the ball, keeping smaller plays from becoming bigger plays. Whether it’s Booth, Hall, or Childress, the team desperately needs one of their defensive backs to step up and add some depth to the roster. See More: Dallas Cowboys Preseason

The Dallas Cowboys time in Oxnard, California is over for another season. As the team relocates back to Frisco to finish out the final few weeks of training camp, we will take a look at who stood out the most in the Cowboys three week tenure in Oxnard. After the Cowboys 15 practices in the […] The Dallas Cowboys time in Oxnard, California is over for another season. As the team relocates back to Frisco to finish out the final few weeks of training camp, we will take a look at who stood out the most in the Cowboys three week tenure in Oxnard. After the Cowboys 15 practices in the cool weather of California, the Cowboys’ Star of Oxnard was… CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. To no surprise, two of the Cowboys best players dominated practices in Oxnard, showing just how well each player complements one another in the Dallas offense. Pickens made most of his highlights on the deep ball and in the red-zone which was to be expected after acquiring the 24-year old wide receiver from the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2026 third-round pick and a late-round pick swap. While Pickens dominated the team period, CeeDee Lamb dominated in all levels of the field in every situation. Lamb’s dominant performance should surprise no one as Lamb has cemented himself as one of the top five wide receivers in the NFL over his last few seasons. With the Cowboys having two legit weapons in their offense for the first time since CeeDee Lamb’s rookie year, the passing attack should be setup for one of their more successful seasons in Brian Schottenheimer’s first year at head coach. It is unlikely we will see Lamb or Pickens in preseason action, but the two will have two more weeks of practice back in Frisco at The Star before the regular season arrives. So far the Cowboys wide receiver 1A and 1B are the stars of the Oxnard portion of training camp. See More:

The Dallas Cowboys will play a football game at AT&T Stadium on Saturday evening, the first time they have done so in the building since last season’s finale against the Washington Commanders. That was obviously a regular season game where this one will be a preseason contest. When Dallas wrapped up their 2024 season it […] The Dallas Cowboys will play a football game at AT&T Stadium on Saturday evening, the first time they have done so in the building since last season’s finale against the Washington Commanders. That was obviously a regular season game where this one will be a preseason contest. When Dallas wrapped up their 2024 season it was Trey Lance at the helm for the team, and when they play their exhibition game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday it will be Joe Milton under center. Many fans have drawn comparisons between the two with how they were each in developmental stages (so to speak) with the Cowboys, and the first outing for Milton in that capacity did not exactly go well last week against the Los Angeles Rams. For our Friday discussion here at BTB we want to know what you would consider improvement for Milton. What has to happen for you to feel like things have gotten better there? Let us know in the comments below! See More: Dallas Cowboys Preseason

Cowboys roster guru admits team could pursue outside help at CB – Randy Gurzi, Cowboys on SI The cornerback injury situation is a tough one. While speaking with The Athletic’s Jon Machota, vice president of player personnel Will McClay was asked about the struggles at the position and what they could do to improve. McClay […] Cowboys roster guru admits team could pursue outside help at CB – Randy Gurzi, Cowboys on SI The cornerback injury situation is a tough one. While speaking with The Athletic’s Jon Machota, vice president of player personnel Will McClay was asked about the struggles at the position and what they could do to improve. McClay said they’re counting on players to return, which would include Trevon Diggs and rookie Shavon Revel Jr. He also suggested they could look for outside help. “We’re gonna evaluate what’s on our roster. We’re gonna evaluate what’s out there. We have guys coming (back), but we’re always trying to improve,” McClay said. “We want to make that last corner on the practice squad better than what we had last year. So we’re going to comb through it. Guys are going to come back. Coaches are doing a great job. They understand the scheme. We’ve got to continue to try and improve that room, as well as all the rooms in our building. Every day, we got to make it better.” If Diggs and Revel were both healthy, the Cowboys would feel good about their cornerback group. The problem is that neither is ready to go and Diggs has been battling knee injuries for two years now. It feels like the prudent move will be finding someone who could start, like Stephon Gilmore. That doesn’t seem likely, however, since McClay’s comments suggested they’ll be looking for players who can fill out the bottom of the depth chart and practice squad. Blue still recovering, Guyton makes progress – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com A review of the Cowboys injuries from camp. Tyler Guyton – knee Saahdiq Charles – knee (hyperextension) As noted, Guyton continues to work his way back but, given the initial scare, the great news is he’s not only in good spirits, but he was seen slowly going through some offensive line movements with the training staff during his rehab assignments; and he looks to be progressing very well in his recovery. Charles suffered a hyperextended knee in the preseason matchup against the Rams, and it’s unknown if he’ll be given the green light to take the field against the Ravens in the Cowboys’ second preseason matchup. Jaydon Blue – foot/ankle (bruise) It was last week, in practice, when Blue’s ankle/foot suffered a bruise during a rep in team drills, and he initially wore a boot for a couple days. He’s since removed the boot, but has yet to return to practice this week, putting his availability against the Ravens in serious jeopardy. The Cowboys plan on testing his ankle in pregame at AT&T Stadium, and will make a decision from there, per Brian Schottenheimer on Thursday in Oxnard. Brevyn Spann-Ford – leg (undisclosed) The initial prognosis for Spann-Ford to return was a couple weeks, per Schottenheimer, and that was roughly two weeks ago. The young, talented tight end has remained absent from the field since suffering his injury, and there’s little to no chance he plays against the Ravens, having not practiced in quite some time. He will be reevaluated in Dallas for a possible go against the Falcons on Aug. 22. Cowboys might have legitimate backup plan to one of league’s most expensive positions – Reid Hanson, Cowboys Wire The Cowboys are hoping Nate Thomas can hold down the fort. It might not be unfolding how most thought it would. It might not have been under the most ideal conditions, either. It’s definitely not the player everyone thought it would be, but the Dallas Cowboys might have finally found their Plan B to the all-important left tackle position. Nate Thomas, the forgotten rookie from the 2024 NFL draft class, has seemingly come from nowhere and laid early claim to the backup LT spot. With Tyler Guyton possibly missing regular season action, the backup title probably means Week 1 starting offensive lineman. Finding a capable Plan B at LT isn’t just about injury replacement on this Cowboysteam. Until proven otherwise it’s also an alternative solution should Plan A never come to fruition. […] Early returns have been understandably mixed. Thomas struggled against the LA Rams’ all-star D-line in practices, but he posted a solid game against their rotational players in the first preseason game. It would be unrealistic to think he’d be a plug and play talent as a seventh rounder with no NFL experience to his name, so that itself constitutes a major victory. Not to mention, the preseason is far from over and there’s plenty of development that can happen between now and the start of the regular season. Plan Bs are never ideal but they are often necessary. There are a number of scenarios that could involve Thomas playing a critical role for Dallas in both the short-term and long-term. Cowboys insider warns promising young CB could be on roster bubble – Josh Sanchez, Cowboys SI The roster bubble is real. There was plenty of hype for Caelen Carson when he was selected by the Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft after starring for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, but injuries have plagued his career. After getting the start against the Cleveland Browns in Week One of his rookie season, Carson was limited to just six games due to a lingering shoulder injury and ultimately placed on injured reserve. Carson underwent shoulder surgery and was hoping to shine during training camp, but he once again was bitten by the injury bug. In late July, Carson suffered a hyper-extended knee that will sideline him for four-to-six weeks. Because of the injuries piling up, one Cowboys insider predicted Carson could shockingly find himself on

As training camp winds down, the Dallas Cowboys prepare for their Saturday showdown with the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer discussed the value of assessing the offensive roster on the field during the preseason. The same could be said for the defensive side of the ball, as the Cowboys have several questions to answer […] As training camp winds down, the Dallas Cowboys prepare for their Saturday showdown with the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer discussed the value of assessing the offensive roster on the field during the preseason. The same could be said for the defensive side of the ball, as the Cowboys have several questions to answer before the season opener, which is a short three weeks away. The possible answer to one question is today’s undrafted star of the day. Zion Childress has put together a nice showing at training camp over the summer. Childress possesses a varied skillset that affords him the versatility to play in multiple secondary positions. He can play the deep half as a safety; he can play as a boundary cornerback, and where the Cowboys need him is in the slot. Since losing Jourdan Lewis to free agency, Dallas has needed someone to occupy that role, and the Cowboys have tinkered with multiple options, such as Juanyeh Thomas and Israel Mukuamu. However, Childress has stood out in that capacity. It’s not hard to see why. Childress comes to the Cowboys with very good ball skills and is adept at disrupting passing lanes. A team captain for Kentucky, Childress has good leadership traits and is a good communicator on the field. This summer, Childress has been outstanding in run support, as evidenced by his game against the Rams. That success also carried over into Wednesday’s practice, where Childress made a terrific play in the backfield to stop Deuce Vaughn for a loss. Childress is making a case for a roster spot, and it may be hard for him to bring him back to the practice squad if the Cowboys subject him to waivers. He does so many things well, and his preparation often finds him at the right place at the right time. A strong showing against Baltimore could cement his spot on the team. See More:

We are going to get to see Tyler Booker play football for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Brian Schottenheimer confirmed this on Thursday afternoon. Schottenheimer confirmed a variety of things in this session and noted that Joe Milton will make the start at quarterback for the second straight week, obviously that Booker will play in […] We are going to get to see Tyler Booker play football for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Brian Schottenheimer confirmed this on Thursday afternoon. Schottenheimer confirmed a variety of things in this session and noted that Joe Milton will make the start at quarterback for the second straight week, obviously that Booker will play in general, and he also mentioned that running back Miles Sanders will be involved. With all due respect to Milton and Sanders, the headlining news here is clearly that first-round offensive lineman Tyler Booker is going to play for the first time. Booker did not play, alongside many other notable players on the team, during the first preseason game last week against the Los Angeles Rams. This drew some attention from around Cowboys fans and the rest of the NFL, though. In case you were unaware, Booker was the only healthy first-round pick who did not play in the first week of the preseason. It is certainly possible that the plan all along was for him to make his debut in the second week, maybe the Cowboys wanted to wait until they were home at AT&T Stadium where this week’s game will take place, but it is interesting to at least consider whether or not that reality helped reinforce the decision-making ahead of Saturday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. See More: Dallas Cowboys Preseason

By signing free agent Jack Sanborn, trading for Kenneth Murray, and drafting Shemar James, the Dallas Cowboys used every option available to them in the attempt to upgrade and provide depth to their linebacker position this offseason. Still, it didn’t really feel as if they did enough, raising some concern about the overall talent of […] By signing free agent Jack Sanborn, trading for Kenneth Murray, and drafting Shemar James, the Dallas Cowboys used every option available to them in the attempt to upgrade and provide depth to their linebacker position this offseason. Still, it didn’t really feel as if they did enough, raising some concern about the overall talent of the position heading into the 2025 NFL season. Is that still the case? After several weeks of training camp and with the first preseason game against Los Angeles Rams in the books, the Cowboys LB position from top to bottom has showed enough promise that it may not be as big of a concern as it previously was. Dallas seems to have a good solid starting duo in Jack Sanborn and Kenneth Murray, and if Week 1 of preseason was any indication, the depth behind them shows quite a bit of promise as well. What once was considered a pretty significant concern, now looks as if the Cowboys have a ready solid group of LBs at their disposal in 2025. And, that’s not even mentioning the eventual return of DeMarvion Overshown at some point this season. Once he is back in the fold and hopefully picking up where he left off last year, his addition has a chance of helping this group take their play to an entirely different level. The one linebacker we haven’t really discussed is Marist Liufau, who has been really impressive in both training camp and last Saturday in the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams. He seems to have taken his game to an entirely different level in his second season in Dallas and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who recently called him a “gritty” linebacker who has been incredible throughout the offseason. A third-round pick out of Notre Dame, Marist Liufau is coming off a strong rookie season for the Cowboys in 2024. In 17 games with nine starts, he recorded 50 tackles, three passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and 1.5 QB sacks last year. He accomplished all this playing just 47.19% of Dallas’ defensive snap counts. With an expected expanded defensive role in 2025, he should see all of last season’s numbers dwarf in comparison to this year’s. The second-year LB seems to be processing the game much faster than he was a season ago and is expected to be a key piece to Matt Eberflus’ defense this season. That’s a scary thought for opposing defenses considering he already played as if he was shot out of a cannon any time he takes the field. That’s exactly the type of tenacious energy this defensive needs and hopefully becomes contagious. Although both Jack Sanborn and Kenneth Murray have proven themselves in the league, neither can match Marist Liufau’s tenacious play on the field, and neither has his upside. It’s because of that we predict No. 35 is not only going to have a breakout season for the Cowboys in 2025, but also end up becoming their best LB this year. See More: