There are few events in professional sports as perplexing as preseason football. For the players looking to make the roster, the preseason gives them a chance to shine. For the fans, it is the first glimpse into the upcoming season. For rookies, it is their opportunity to leave an impression and hopefully capture a starting job. However, most regard these three weeks as irrelevant.
Regardless of how much weight you put into these rehearsal games, it is impossible not to root for certain players. Newly-added free agents, highly-touted rookies, and young prospects all fall into this group. For Dallas Cowboys fans this season, one of those names is Jalen Tolbert, the team’s 2022 third-round pick.