Cowboys news: Micah Parsons says CeeDee Lamb will be back by Week 1

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons sure CeeDee Lamb will suit up for Week 1 - Todd Archer, ESPN

Micah Parsons believes the Dallas Cowboys will have their star wide receiver for the regular season.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s holdout has reached 21 days, but that does not mean he is not paying attention to what’s going on at training camp without him.

Micah Parsons said Lamb reached out to him and said, “‘Oh, you going crazy,’” in practice after watching practice film on his tablet.

Parsons does not have back channels to the negotiations, but he said he does believe Lamb will be on board soon. The Cowboys have exchanged proposals with Lamb’s agent, but work remains to get a deal done that would make him among the highest-paid receivers in the game. He is set to make $17.99 million on the fifth-year option.

Parsons is eyeing the Sept. 8 season opener against the Cleveland Browns.

“We have our talks, but at the end of the day, me and CeeDee and all of us, we kind of know what it is,” Parsons said. “CeeDee is a part of the brotherhood whether he likes it or not. He knows he’s not going nowhere. The business side, they going to take care of him. ... But obviously, we miss him. I mean, he’s one of the best people you can have in a locker room, and I’m pretty sure he’ll be here soon, because no doubt about it, Week 1, he will be suited up for the Dallas Cowboys.”

Lamb’s fines have totaled more than $1 million with him skipping the mandatory minicamp in June, training camp and the first preseason game, although the fines can be rescinded by the team because he is on his rookie deal.

Last week, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said he did not have urgency to get a deal done, but he changed his tune slightly Sunday, saying, “CeeDee is missed.”

Marshawn Kneeland drawing big praise in rookie camp - Nick Harris, Dallascowboys.com

The Cowboys' second-round rookie is receiving high praise from his peers.

Originally described as a “freakishly athletic” hard-working individual from his time at Western Michigan, Kneeland has transferred that mentality to the NFL – and it’s showing up in the early stages of his career to his coaches and peers

“On our off day, we had an off day whenever it was,” assistant defensive line coach Greg Ellis said. “Marshawn called me and asked to go over some film. It’s like, this is our off day, but I get it. I was talking to my wife and I told her I had to get off because I got to go and meet with one of the guys to look over some film. When you have a guy that’s as talented as he is and understands that it takes more than what [he] did in college, I was glad to see that.”

Kneeland has even caught the attention of star defender Micah Parsons, who compared the second-round pick’s skillset and mentality to an eight-time Pro Bowler with a similar frame and skillset.

“I think he’s going to be a great player,” Parsons said. “I’m giving him comps, I think he’s a young Cam Jordan. I think he has the talent and ability. He’s just so hungry every day, willing to learn and he has that dog in him. He has unteachable characteristics.”

“Sometimes you have rookies that come in here…and are reluctant. Marshawn came in right away asking questions.”

While Kneeland has had a quick start to his NFL career and is beginning to earn the respect from those in the building, being a rookie still comes with its battles and challenges in transitioning into the pro game.

Cowboys LT Tyler Guyton receives high marks in preseason debut - Jess Haynie, Blogging the Boys

Dallas’ future at left tackle looks bright if Tyler Guyton can keep grading out at a high level.

In the aftermath of the first full week of NFL preseason action, the analytics site Pro Football Focus has released grades of the players who did suit up for games. Guyton clearly stood out among his peers.

This grade validates the ample postgame commentary and analysis that had Guyton among the Cowboys’ top performers in Los Angeles, not just among the rookies but anyone who played. On a day when Dallas’ offense mostly struggled, Guyton was still able to get noticed for individual dominance when he was on the field.

This is all the more important now with news that Chuma Edoga, Dallas’ most-experienced left tackle option, will be out at least a month with a foot injury suffered against the Rams. It puts the onus on Guyton to be ready for the starting left tackle job as the other most-likely candidate will now be out for a while.

NFL preseason Week 1 grades for first-round rookies - Chris Trapasso, CBSSports

Straight “A” for Guyton.

Grade: A

The tall and athletic Guyton battled like a grizzled veteran in his preseason debut. Didn’t allow a pressure and pass protected with textbook knee bend and balance. Now, he didn’t see the full first-team lineup of Rams edge rushers, that matters. However, Guyton was nothing but awesome in his debut.

Guyton, Beebe to step into first-team reps at camp - Nick Harris, Dallascowboys.com

The preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams has opened the door to the starting lineup for Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe.

Following a “significant toe injury” to left tackle Chuma Edoga that is expected to sideline him through the preseason and into the regular season, McCarthy said that rookie Tyler Guyton will step into an increased workload at the position with the first-team offense after suffering a setback due to an illness earlier in camp.

“Tyler is doing a good job,” McCarthy said. “He’ll continue to get more work, he’ll be in there with the ones. We just want to keep moving forward with him. We thought he had good snaps. He just needs as many reps as possible.”

In addition, the coaching staff is expected to continue exploring the versatility of second-year offensive lineman Asim Richards at left tackle in addition to work he’s been receiving at left guard. As for right tackle bodies, McCarthy said he sees Matt Waletzko and Josh Ball staying on that side of the line.

“Obviously, playing both inside and outside,” McCarthy said. “[Richards] will primarily get more work at the left tackle position…You can see the work that he’s done in the offseason program and the benefits of that.”

After a strong preseason debut, rookie Cooper Beebe is expected to pick up first-team reps at center starting with Tuesday’s walkthrough practice.

“I really like what Cooper did,” McCarthy said. “I thought he had quality snaps at center and guard. We’re gonna give Cooper some opportunities here with the ones moving forward. He has earned that opportunity.”

As Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe impress, the future of Dallas Cowboys’ OL is arriving - David Moore, DMN

First-team reps for both rookies!

Guyton’s path was cleared by an injury to Chuma Edoga, the veteran who had been working ahead of the team’s first-round pick to open this camp. Coach Mike McCarthy then casually mentioned in Tuesday’s news conference that Beebe, the team’s third-round pick, would begin to work with the starters at center.

Brock Hoffman had been working with the starters.

“It’s exciting,’’ offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said. “We knew both of these young players were talented. We were trying to create a bunch of competition in that room and with other spots as well.

“It has nothing to do with Brock Hoffman or Chuma’s injury. Brock is doing great things. We love Brock’s intensity.

“But we’re seeing some things in Coop that get us excited as well.’’

Jerry Jones clarified why he doesn’t feel urgency to sign Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb. But how clear is it? - Jori Epstein, YahooSports

Epstein wonders whether the Cowboys are better off rushing or slow-playing a Lamb resolution.

History says Jones will sign off on a Lamb deal before Week 1. Executives around the league believe Lamb, too, will be in the building around then.

One executive who has negotiated high-profile deals considered the logic of a holdout independent of emotions.

The executive pushed back against the most common refrains criticizing the Cowboys, arguing three points for their current negotiation delay.

The first: How often does a team win the Super Bowl because of their top-of-market receiver? The Kansas City Chiefs won the past two Super Bowls after trading away the league’s most productive receiver in Hill.

The second: [...] Dallas has to consider Lamb, Prescott and edge rusher Micah Parsons for deals in the imminent future. If they can’t keep all three, who’s on the outside looking in? And if they choose to keep all three — is there reason to believe the deals will lead them to a Lombardi Trophy when the trio hasn’t won a divisional-round game in three healthy postseasons together?