Barham Shines as Rookie LB Contender | Dallas News

Jaishawn Barham is stealing the spotlight as a rookie linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, making such an impact in preseason that he’s now being seriously considered for a Week One starting role — despite not landing any big free agent signings. Drafted in the third round from Michigan, Barham has impressed coaches with his physical play and leadership, even calling defensive plays in practice. He dominated the second preseason game against the Cardinals with five tackles and a tackle for loss, showing he can be a playmaker right away. While questions remain about his readiness for such a high-stakes role, Coach Schottenheimer’s praise suggests Barham might be closer to the starting lineup than many expect. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3969b975cb5200a6