Cowboys News: La’el Collins set to return, evolution of Dak, Gregory’s consistency

Right tackle La’el Collins is set to return in Week 8 after a five-game suspension. The progression of Dak Prescott can’t be denied in 2021. | From @StarConscience

After a five-game suspension that turned into a civil lawsuit at one point, the Dallas Cowboys will be getting starting right tackle La’el Collins back in Week 8. Terence Steele, surprisingly, played well in his absence which has created a debate on who should start going forward, which team owner Jerry Jones says is a good problem to have. Dak Prescott is playing out of his mind due to his advancement in several areas which has him set to have maybe his best season yet, and a breakdown of what those areas are specifically is provided via the Dallas Morning News.

The Cowboys have been without DeMarcus Lawrence since Week 1, but Randy Gregory has taken the mantle in his absence and has been a steady force rushing the passer from the edge. Wide Receiver Michael Gallup has also been out since the Cowboys’ first game, and ESPN feels he could be in his final days with the team. Also on the menu from Thursday is why Mike McCarthy seems to be the odd man out when it comes to credit for the Cowboys’ 5-1 start, an advanced analytical breakdown of the NFC East, how the Cowboys can stop allowing chunk plays on defense, and more. Eat up.