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Dallas Cowboys rookies face unique challenges in 2020

Dallas Cowboys training camp (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

This regular season will be the toughest for rookies to make a meaningful impact on the Dallas Cowboys in their first year.

One of the primary arguments made against the possible elimination of NFL preseason games has been its potential impact on fringe players. Fewer exhibitions mean fewer opportunities for unproven players, like rookies, to shine. And for teams like the Dallas Cowboys, that means fewer chances of unearthing those hidden gems.

In the midst of an offseason training program stunted by a worldwide pandemic, and how that could impact training camp, preseason, and the NFL regular season, this year presents a unique challenge for the Cowboys.