Trysten Hill

Amari Cooper, DeMarcus Lawrence and a few more Cowboys players won't be taking part in Thursday's first training camp practice.

Somehow, Trysten Hill is already entering his third NFL season. Is the young defensive tackle's arrow pointing upward for 2021?

The Cowboys have added Leighton Vander Esch to the roster, making it likely he will play Monday night. The Cowboys made several other moves, including placing Dak Prescott on IR.

Trysten Hill suffered a season-ending injury of his own during Sunday's win against the Giants. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy had glowing praise for the progress that Hill had made in his second season.

Perhaps it was overshadowed in the wake of a crazy game, but it was not a forgotten talking point.

After his rookie season, Trysten Hill could really only go up this season. So far, he seems to be doing just that, to the point his new position coach says he's "tickled to death" with Hill's progress. 

Minutes before the Cowboys took the field for their first padded practice of training camp, head coach Mike McCarthy was praising Gerald McCoy as a major offseason addition to the defensive line.

No position will have more visible changes to it than the defensive tackle spot. Not only will there be two new faces, but the look and philosophy seem to be overhauled as well.

Despite being the Cowboys' top draft pick in 2019, Trysten Hill didn't make a big impact on the defense. With a new staff and scheme, will things be different in 2020? 

The Cowboys have often drafted players in the second round knowing they won't be ready to play right away. But that is not the case for Trysten Hill. In fact, they are hoping he makes an immediate impact.