Russell got the bulk of the LDE first-team snaps in OTAs and minicamp, and if he continues to impress the coaches, he could be a Week 1 starter.
The hits keep on coming for the Dallas Cowboys defense, and not at all in a good way. Benson Mayowa has had a minor surgery. DeMarcus Lawrence has had his suspension upheld. Maliek Collins suffered a foot injury. Rolando McClain is out ten games for a suspension of his own. It appears there’s no relief in sight.
So it becomes more important than ever for Dallas to find replacements, particularly along the defensive line.