The Dallas Cowboys will play their first game of the 2022 season when they face the Denver Broncos on Saturday night. It’s not a regular season game, but for some Cowboys it’s their biggest shot at making a good impression to win a roster spot.
Performing well in training camp practices is all well and good, but lining up against another opponent in pads, with a game script and competing is a whole different ball game. The Cowboys already got a small taste of the Broncos with their joint practice, which included a few scuffles, but that was two units on separate fields working out. This will be a real game under the lights of Empower Field at Mile High Stadium.
With only three preseason games scheduled this year, the Cowboys will have three opportunities to find out who can make the cut to the 53-man roster. It’s not a regular season game, but there’s a lot on the line for many of the players who will receive a lions share of the playing time.
Here are five players to watch as they try to make a strong impression for the Cowboys in their preseason opener.