Ryan's Ready

A native of the Bahamas, there's a unique path to the Dallas Cowboys' roster than Denzel Daxon will take, but the pressure remains on him to challenge at nose tackle in training camp.

Can you explain the reasoning for these fake punt attempts? I realize this is a desperate team, but the time and place didn't seem to make a lot of sense.

Special teams coordinator John Fassel reminded us that there is a human side to this game, writes @spags52 in his weekly Mick Shots. Plus, parity at work, some key players returning to practice, Woodson up for Hall again and more!

Cowboys safety and special teams ace Markquese Bell will receive surgery on his shoulder in the near future after injuring it on a kickoff against the Houston Texans.