When Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones gets in front of a microphone, fans are bound to hear just about anything. This time Jones was in a more upbeat mood as he discussed the Micah Parsons trade (again), Quinnen Williams' new deal, and his expectations for the preseason. As Dallas prepares to face the defending champion Seattle Seahawks, Jones said he's especially interested in seeing what the team's younger players can do:
"As a fan, it gives you a chance to see the future and get to see a part of the journey to come in and be evaluated. That's what you see in these preseason games. I've always thought that for fans, they were a real treat to just look at the evaluation of the younger guys as they go out."
Clearly, Jones has an eye on the future, and plenty of young Cowboys will get their opportunity Saturday night to show they belong.
One veteran still trying to prove himself is right tackle Terence Steele. Unfortunately, the reports from the joint practices against the Los Angeles Rams haven't been encouraging. Steele has continued to handle his business in the run game, but his pass protection has been a concern. Most notably, his struggles came against Rams edge rusher Byron Young, not even the top pass rusher on Los Angeles' roster.
That's not exactly a comforting sign for a Cowboys team that needs its offense to get off to a fast start while a retooled defense finds its footing early in the season.
Here's a look at the latest news and notes.
Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines
- Jerry Jones on Micah Parsons trade, Quinnen Williams' extension & more :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Pass pro still Cowboys main concern after Rams practice, especially RT :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Practice Points: Notes from final practice before 1st preseason game :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Challenge! Will Cowboys be trendsetters in the War of Red Laundry? :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Quinnen Williams on family, finances and finishing the job for the Cowboys :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- 3 cost-conscious Cowboys bargains on defense (Training Camp edition) :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys LB Jaishawn Barham is close to returning from groin injury :: Blogging The Boys (Link)
- Caleb Downs, Malachi Lawrence likely to play in preseason opener :: Blogging The Boys (Link)
- LB Justin Barron is going from bubble to roster lock :: Inside The Star (Link)
- Cowboys most significant revelation to emerge from Rams joint practice :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- 3 Cowboys who could be next to get paid after Quinnen Williams :: The Landry Hat (Link)
- Cowboys' QB2 battle refuses to give Brian Schottenheimer an easy answer :: The Landry Hat (Link)
- Jaydon Blue Has a Problem That Could Cost Him Cowboys RB2 Job :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
- Cowboys WR Anthony Smith made a statement when he desperately needed one :: The Landry Hat (Link)
News & Headlines Around the NFC East
- Spadaro: Elijah Moore continues to make the most out of Training Camp :: PhiladelphiaEagles.com (Link)
- Nick Sirianni's first Eagles preseason dilemma could affect Howie Roseman's plan :: Inside The Iggles (Link)
- Eagles Training Camp Notes: Practice ends after a fight breaks out :: Bleeding Green Nation (Link)
- Hail Mail | Some offensive line thoughts :: Commanders.com (Link)
- Commanders QB Jayden Daniels camp gives cease-and-desist letter to LSU :: Hogs Haven (Link)
- Commanders left joint practice with one unacceptable problem to solve :: Riggo's Rag (Link)
- Giants sign 2 DBs among series of roster moves :: Giants.com (Link)
- NY Giants training camp: Malik Nabers reaches a milestone :: Big Blue View (Link)
- Giants could be sitting on a bigger Abdul Carter breakout than expected :: GMEN HQ (Link)
News & Headlines Around the NFL
- Sources: Facing charges, Terrion Arnold set to join Seahawks :: ESPN.com (Link)
- Bears won't change name if they move to Indiana, McCaskey says :: ESPN.com (Link)
- 2026 NFL Preseason, Week 1: What We Learned from Thursday's games :: NFL.com (Link)
- Top 100 Players of 2026, Nos. 30-21: Raiders star Maxx Crosby checks in at No. 24; Danielle Hunter up two spots :: NFL.com (Link)
- Judge rules against Rams in latest NFL arbitration case :: ESPN.com (Link)
- NFL news roundup: Carson Beck (rib) to miss preseason game vs. Raiders; Panthers RB week to week :: NFL.com (Link)
- Puka Nacua Reveals He Ran Into Glass Window at Michael Rubin's Party in New Video with Logan Paul :: Bleacher Report (Link)
- Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson leaves practice with injury :: ESPN.com (Link)
- DJ Pickett won't budge on No. 5 amid Jayden Daniels-LSU flap :: ESPN.com (Link)
- Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. Says Doctor Praised His 'Amazing ACL' After Surgery on Knee Injury :: Bleacher Report (Link)
- Steelers rookie QB Drew Allar exceeds expectations in NFL debut vs. Packers :: CBS Sports (Link)
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This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys Headlines: Jerry talks expectations; RT concerns mounting