Cowboy Roundup: 3 training camp battles to watch, Where defense has improved

Happy Saturday, Dallas Cowboys Nation. We've reached the final day of May. Another week of OTAs is in the books, and there is still some optimism surrounding the team thanks to the energetic start to the Brian Schottenheimer era.

It could be an interesting couple of days for the Cowboys and other teams around the NFL, with the June 1 deadline around the corner.

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June 1 is a big day because it allows players to release or trade a player with a "post-June 1" designation to manage the salary cap.

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the Washington Commanders. | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

A post-June 1 designation spreads a player's cap hit over two years, reducing the impact on cap space for the current season.

While we wait to see if the Cowboys use the designation on any veterans or take advantage of other teams moving on from a player, let's take a look around the internet at some of the headlines making waves online and around social media.

3 training camp battles to watch

Dallas Cowboys Cooper Beebe signs autographs during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. | Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

InsideTheStar.com takes a look at some position battles to watch during training camp, which is set to begin in Oxnard, California, on July 24. From the trenches to wide receiver, there will be some exciting competitions to watch.

Where defense has improved

Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn enters the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks. | Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

The Cowboys made several moves on the defensive side of the ball during the offseason, whether by signing free agents or making trades. Blogging the Boys takes a look at where the defense has improved on paper.

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