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Cowboys LB and Browns WR headline NFL preseason rookie watch list

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Cowboys LB and Browns WR headline NFL preseason rookie watch list
Summary

Ten rookies to monitor during the NFL preseason have been identified, with attention on Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaishawn Barham and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston. The preseason games start today, and these players are expected to make significant impressions in training camps. Barham is noted for his versatility in defensive schemes, while Boston has already been named the starting X receiver, generating substantial buzz. Teams are eager to see how these rookies perform as they settle into their new roles.

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Key Details
  • •Preseason games begin today and run through the end of the month.
  • •Jaishawn Barham fits well in the Cowboys' defensive scheme.
  • •Denzel Boston has drawn significant attention in Browns camp.
  • •Other notable rookies include Cyrus Allen, Uar Bernard, and Charles Demmings.
  • •Rookies aim to secure larger roles before the start of the regular season.
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  • 1:02 PMCBS NFL — NFL preseason rookie watch list: Cowboys LB, Denzel Boston headline top 10 to monitor
What they're saying
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Beyond the first-round draft picks, these under-the-radar rookies are already turning heads in training camp

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