Everyone knows the regular season is a completely different beast than the pre-season. And before long, the bright lights of week one will shine indeed, when the Cowboys visit the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles to kick off the NFL regular season.
With the season opener fast approaching, one rookie who could play a far bigger role than initially expected when Eagles general manager Howie Roseman tabbed him with a fifth-round selection is cornerback Mac McWilliams.
How McWilliams' role might increase more than expected in 2025
The reasons are two-fold: First, he has played very well throughout camp, moving between nickel and outside corner.