Cowboy Roundup: 5 under-the-radar roster locks, RB competition heating up

Happy Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys Nation. It feels good to see the band back together. The Cowboys wrapped up their first practice of training camp in Oxnard, California, and there was plenty to be excited about.

Yes, the drama surrounding Micah Parsons' contract and Trevon Diggs being in the doghouse is disappointing, but the on-field product is showing some promise.

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Everyone was looking forward to seeing George Pickens on the field, and he made an immediate impression with undeniable chemistry with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. The team's offense is going to be a lot of fun to watch in 2025.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates with CeeDee Lamb during a drill at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

There are still some questions at running back and the interior defensive line, but those positions will remain up in the air until we get to the full-padded practices where players can be more physical.

While we wait for the team to return to the practice field on Wednesday afternoon, let's check out some of the headlines making waves online and around social media that we may have missed.

5 under-the-radar players who are roster locks

Dallas Cowboys running back Hunter Luepke goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

The Cowboys Wire takes a look at five under-the-radar players who are locks to make the 53-man roster, including two undrafted free agents.

RB competition heating up

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott hands the ball off to running back Javonte Williams during training camp | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Cowboys entered camp with major questions surrounding the running back room. The team has yet to establish a pecking order in the backfield, but that will sort itself out in the coming weeks.

InsideTheStar.com takes a look at how the competition is heating up.

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