Cowboy Roundup: CeeDee's 'promising talks'; Rookie WR making waves

The latest Dallas Cowboys news for Wednesday, August 21.

Dec 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) celebrates a touchdown with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (18) in the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. / Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Happy Wednesday, Cowboys Nation. It's been an interesting start to the week as training camp winds down, and the Dallas Cowboys drama shows no signs of stopping until CeeDee Lamb finally reports to the team.

In the coming days, we will see the training camp battles continue to play out before the team cuts to the final 53-man roster and we have to say farewell to some of our favorite underdogs.

With so much going on, it's easy to overlook some of the buzz making it's way around the web, so let's take a look.

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Cowboys, CeeDee Lamb having ‘promising talks’

Nov 12, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) reacts after running past New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock (27) and scoring a touchdown during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys are hoping to have CeeDee Lamb in camp by the start of the regular season, and there was hint of optimism on Tuesday.

Following the team's practice session, Jerry Jones said the team is having "promising talks" with the star wideout.

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Ryan Flournoy 'gets better with every opportunity'

Jun 5, 2024; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy (18) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. / Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

The Cowboys wide receiver room is crowded and several players will be fighting for the final spots on the roster following the preseason finale.

13 players are competing for spots on the 53-man roster, and rookie wide receiver Ryan Flournoy, who was drafted in the sixth round, is making a name for himself after a slow start to camp hampered by injuries.

I was very impressed with rookie WR Ryan Flournoy. Not just because he made the Raiders starting cornerback look silly for the touchdown (which was enjoyable), but mostly because of how willing and effective of a blocker he was. This is how you make a football team! pic.twitter.com/DOQ9SCbSyK

— Dan Rogers (@DannyPhantom24) August 18, 2024

Head coach Mike McCarthy noted Flournoy is "getting better with every opportunity" and should have time to shine in the final game of the preseason.

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