Heading into the 2024 season, the Cowboys were very upfront with their plan to rely on rookies and young players to fill holes in their roster left by free agency exits. Five of their 2024 draft picks have already had significant playing time in the first four games. Week 5 may bring that number up to six.
The Cowboys suffered some major setbacks in the victory over the New York Giants last Thursday when it comes to injuries. Brandin Cooks, Micah Parsons, and DeMarcus Lawrence will all miss playing time in the next few weeks. If you’re wondering how the Cowboys plan to address these different positions, look no further than their original plan: the rookies and young players.