The last time Garrett Gilbert started a game at quarterback, he filled in for an injured Dak Prescott last November against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Back in Oxnard, Prescott gave an update on his shoulder muscle strain at halftime of the Cowboys' preseason opener.

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He didn't specify a timeline, but Jerry Jones confirmed Thursday night that Jimmy Johnson will be part of the Cowboys' Ring of Honor.

While we know about 20 guys who won't be playing Thursday, that still leaves us with 70 who should get some action. Here are the 8 guys we're watching closely.

Here are five of the most important storylines for each team heading into Thursday night's preseason opener.

A total of 16 Cowboys players will not be making the cross-country trip for Thursday's preseason opener.