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Now that the NFL training camp is underway, the celebration of a new season is on the horizon. That applies to tight end Jake Ferguson, who stepped in after tight end Dalton Schultz signed with Houston. Joining Ferguson at the position, Peyton Hendershot and rookie Luke Schoonmaker, a second-round draft pick.
The Cowboys expect production concerning the talent surrounding the tight end position.
Other areas took on a positive meaning, such as the speedy KaVontae Turpin, who looked great as a receiver. The 2022 Pro Bowl returner made it look easy, creating space between defenders as he ran routes and made plays. He also received great news, which required a quick turnaround. Turpin had to take an emergency flight to Texas to see the birth of his daughter.
Turpin averaged 24.2 yards per kickoff. He fielded 29 punts totaling 303 yards, leaving the speedster with a 10.4 average.
Head Coach Mike McCarthy is sharing in the wave of excitement as he regains the play-calling duties, which serves him well. The grin glows on McCarthy’s face when he tinkers with an offense displaying weapons like Dak Prescott and the talented receiving corps. It’s been at least ten years since McCarthy called plays.
For the second week straight, guard Zack Martin continues to hold out. Martin wants his contract restructured. If approved, he will become one of the top-paid guards in the NFL. The new collective bargaining training agreement will impose a fine of $50,000 per day each day Martin misses training camp. Jerry Jones admits he wants Martin’s involvement but has yet to find a solution for the lack of funds while chief responsibilities are at stake.
Despite going undrafted in 2022 and spending the season on the Cowboys’ practice squad, safety Juanyeh Thomas, who played four seasons at Georgia Tech, is taking advantage of a limited void left by starting safety Donovan Wilson, who has a calf strain while backup Israel Mukuamu suffers a hamstring strain.
Different obstacles show things can change anytime.
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