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Final Preseason Game Will Determine Key Roster Spots for Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are making critical roster decisions in their last preseason matchup.

Marlene Keller

August 28, 20261 min read

The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for their last preseason game, where significant roster decisions will take place. A notable competition is unfolding between wide receivers Jonathan Mingo and Camden Brown. Mingo has struggled in his career but brings experience, while rookie Brown has impressed during training camp and the preseason, creating uncertainty about who will earn a roster spot.

The Cowboys traded with the Carolina Panthers in 2024 to acquire Mingo, who has shown signs of improvement this offseason. However, with a strong wide receiver lineup that includes CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy, and KaVontae Turpin, the team may opt for fewer than six receivers on their final roster.

Another important battle is occurring on the defensive line, where Marist Liufau and Sam Williams are competing for a position. Williams has had a solid training camp and recorded a sack in the last game against the Arizona Cardinals, intensifying this competition.

As the Cowboys approach the game, it remains unclear if any regular-season starters will play. The results of this matchup will heavily influence final roster decisions, and fans may need to prepare for the possibility of their favorite players being waived as the team finalizes its lineup for the upcoming season.

Source: sports.yahoo.com.

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https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-news-jobs-grabs-cowboys-110000716.html

https://frisco.city/article/frisco-sports-cowboys-news-jobs-grabs-cowboys-110000716

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Marlene Keller

Marlene Keller covers Melissa high school and area college sports.

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