Cowboy Roundup: Case for Jaire Alexander, Who will win intriguing RB battle?

The latest Dallas Cowboys news for Tuesday, June 10.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander celebrates following the game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander celebrates following the game against the Arizona Cardinals. / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Happy Tuesday, Dallas Cowboys Nation. Today marks the official start of minicamp, which means exciting times are ahead as the team continues to take shape under Brian Schottenheimer.

Superstar defender Micah Parsons kept his promise to the team and showed up to the facility on Monday ahead of the minicamp, and even got some work in with Trevon Diggs, who is recovering from a second consecutive season-ending knee injury.

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While Parsons is in attendance, it will be interesting to see how much work he gets in on the field with drills. Without his contract extension, Parsons may hold back from the workouts to keep himself healthy.

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons runs a drill during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California.
Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons runs a drill during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. / Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

As we prepare for things to get underway on Tuesday, let's check out some of the headlines making waves around the web and on social media.


The case for Jaire Alexander

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander gestures to the fans before the game against the Chicago Bears.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander gestures to the fans before the game against the Chicago Bears. / David Banks-Imagn Images

InsideTheStar.com makes the case for star cornerback Jaire Alexander to get a call from the Cowboys after his release from the Packers.


Who will win the intriguing RB battle?

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams runs the ball in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams runs the ball in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys' running back competition is going to be one of the most intriguing to watch during minicamp and the team's training camp, and Blogging the Boys takes a look at who could emerge as RB1 when it's all said and done.


Cowboys Quick Hits

Dallas Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb opens up about 2024 contract holdout... Joe Milton putting in the work with Dallas Cowboys wide receivers... Cowboys first-year OL coach has fans ready to run through a brick wall... Ken Dorsey reveals most important aspect of Cowboys passing game... Matt Eberflus excited about upcoming Cowboys season with Brian Schottenheimer... Cowboys stars Micah Parsons, Trevon Diggs work out together before minicamp... Cowboys' defensive 'triplets' fly under the radar in NFL rankings... Cowboys blockbuster trade not named team's 'best offseason move'... Cowboys should pounce on recently released CB Jaire Alexander.


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