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The Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver room has undergone significant changes this offseason, creating a competitive and uncertain landscape for several players.
In a move to strengthen their receiving corps, Dallas traded for former Steelers standout George Pickens while allowing veteran Brandin Cooks to leave in free agency. The result is a revamped unit with emerging talent and limited room for error.
Is Parris Campbell on the Chopping Block?
Among those affected by the shift is veteran wideout Parris Campbell, a free agent addition on a one-year, $1.3 million contract.
Though Campbell brings years of experience and elite speed to the table, early roster projections suggest he may be the odd man out when final cuts arrive.
Mike Fisher of Athlon Sports projects Pickens, CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Tolbert, Jonathan Mingo, and KaVontae Turpin as the five receivers most likely to make the 53-man roster, leaving Campbell on the outside looking in.
Campbell's path to a roster spot in Dallas was never guaranteed.
The contract itself carries no guaranteed money, reflecting the low-risk nature of the Cowboys' investment.
While his résumé includes a Super Bowl ring earned with the Eagles last season, his role in that campaign was limited, just six receptions for 30 yards and one touchdown during the regular season, plus three postseason appearances.
Speed has long been Campbell's calling card.
He tied for the fastest 40-yard dash among receivers at the 2019 NFL Combine with a blistering 4.31-second run.
Yet, as NFL rosters evolve, raw athleticism alone may not be enough to secure a spot, especially in a crowded receiver room.
At 27 years old, Campbell brings more NFL experience than any other wideout on the Cowboys roster, including Lamb.
However, frequent injuries have limited his impact. Since being drafted by the Colts in 2019, he's played only one full season, his 2022 campaign, when he posted career highs with 63 receptions for 623 yards and three touchdowns.
Should he survive training camp, Dallas would mark Campbell's fourth team in as many seasons and his third NFC East stop following stints with the Giants and Eagles.
But for now, his veteran status and speed are no guarantee of a roster spot.
As camp approaches, Campbell finds himself needing to prove he still belongs in a league that doesn't slow down.