Cowboy Roundup: Micah Parsons morning meetings; Meet 'The Jalens'

The latest Dallas Cowboys news for Sunday, July 28.

Jul 31, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) during training camp at the Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge playing fields. / Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys are wrapping up opening weekend of training camp in Oxnard and news has been aplenty.

There seems to be some progress being made in contract negotiations with star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott, so some optimism is building.

While we wait for Sunday's final Cowboys Back Together Weekend practice and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Dance Clinic at Rio Mesa High School later in the day, let's check out some of the highlights from around Cowboys Nation.

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Micah Parsons detailed morning meetings with defensive staff

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons enjoys playing with kids at El Paso High School during a football camp for youth on June 17, 2024. / Omar Ornelas / El Paso Times / USA TODAY

Micah Parsons revealed he and Trevon Diggs have been having morning meetings with the defensive staff during training camp that are helping bring everyone together and making sure that the unit is on the same page.

“We’re meeting every morning. No choice, special teams. We’re meeting for about 45 minutes every morning. Me, him, Paul and... I was like Trevon you might be out, but you’ve still gotta learn the same way I am," he told the NFL Network. "So me and Trevon is in the meetings every morning learning, going over the system, adding things, what am I comfortable with, teaching me the game. Not only just... they want to get me to the point where I can teach the defense to the other guys and so far those morning sessions have been taking me above and beyond.”

MORE: Micah Parsons reveals daily bonding routine with new Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer

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'The Jalens' leading WR race early in Cowboys camp

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

With the WR3 competition in full swing, Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks, and Jalen Moreno-Cropper are among the early camp standouts. The Cowboys Wire has more.

MORE: Young wide receiver showing out early at Cowboys training camp

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Quick Cowboys Hits

Looking at the best defender the Cowboys will face each week in 2024... CeeDee Lamb, Dak Prescott reportedly receive offers from Cowboys... Jerry Jones discusses Dak Prescott's commitment amid contract talks... Mike McCarthy praises Micah Parsons' versatility in new defensive scheme... KaVontae Turpin discusses Cowboys leader stepping up in CeeDee's absence... Dallas Cowboys sign pair of UFL veterans to add WR depth.