Cowboys Roundup: Compelling storylines vs Browns; Next DaRon Bland

The latest Dallas Cowboys news for Thursday, September 5.

Aug 11, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith (19) is pushed out of bounds by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson (41) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Happy Thursday, ladies and gentleman. It is officially NFL kickoff! We have to wait a few more days until the Dallas Cowboys step onto the field, but football is back.

There's not much more to say, so we won't waste any time, let's just jump right into some of the headlines making the rounds in Cowboys Nation.

Indulge.

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The next DaRon Bland

Jun 5, 2024; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson (41) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. / Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Caelen Carson has been thrust into the starting role, but he is up for the challenge.

Could the Dallas Cowboys rookie be the next breakout star like All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland?

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Five compelling storylines for Cowboys vs Browns

Jul 30, 2024; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. / Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

The Cowboys Wire outlined some compelling storylines for the team's season opener against the Cleveland Browns.

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Cowboys Quick Hits

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