Cowboys LB Kenneth Murray is favored to win a starting role, but he was absent from the team's training camp practice on Thursday for a family matter.

With Dak Prescott being limited in practice (completely normal for a veteran coming off an injury when No. 2 is up in the air), Joe Milton has emerged as the backup. Will Greir, a sixth-year pro who has barely played in his career, is the No. 3.

The Cowboys are starting to find a rhythm in Oxnard, gaining familiarity with Brian Schottenheimer’s physical coaching style. Wednesday’s practice highlights included some big plays from CeeDee Lamb and a scuffle between teammates.

Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams returned to the same field where he tore his ACL last season on Tuesday, this time with a different hunger than before.

On Thursday, a day after the Cowboys had a rumble at a training camp practice, a near rumpus broke out between cornerback Kemon Hall (North Texas) and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.

Marist Liufau wasted no time jumping off the screen and making his presence felt in Dallas Cowboys training camp. His progression is a sight to behold

At the start of training camp, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said his expectations in Oxnard are for the team to have "physical a-- practices."

Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein are hitting camps across the country these next few weeks. Read about your team and the rest of their work right here.

DaRon Bland is currently away from Cowboys camp as he and his wife prepare to welcome their newborn this week.