Camden Brown didn’t need long to force his way into the preseason conversation.
The undrafted rookie out of Georgia Southern made his Dallas Cowboys debut count against the Seattle Seahawks, flashing the kind of playmaking that gets attention fast. His first grab was the eye-opener: a 39-yard touchdown from Sam Howell while working through tight coverage.
Brown kept it rolling from there, finishing with 62 yards on three catches and two touchdowns. The second score may have been even more striking, with Brown going up for a goal-line fade from Joe Milton and securing it with one hand.
That kind of start earned him a nod from Dez Bryant, one of the most accomplished receivers in Cowboys history. But even with the buzz building, the preseason still calls for caution. Brown has clearly put himself in the mix for a 53-man roster spot, yet nothing is locked in, especially with Dallas’ depth at receiver.
That uncertainty is part of why The Athletic’s Daniel Popper pegged Brown as a bubble player other teams should be watching closely. Popper pointed out that preseason production can be misleading, writing, "Preseason production from offensive playmakers can often be more of a mirage than anything sustainable"
Still, Popper came away impressed by what Brown put on film. He noted that the rookie looked quicker than his timed speed would suggest and could have piled up even more if he had been targeted more often.
"Brown ran a 4.59 40-yard dash at his pro day. But he plays faster than that on film, using long strides and build-up speed to create separation late in routes. Brown caught three passes for 62 yards against the Seahawks, and there was more meat on the bone based on how often he was getting open," Popper wrote.
For Dallas, the roster decision carries real risk. If Brown gets waived, there’s a strong chance another team could step in before the Cowboys have a shot at getting him back on the practice squad. That’s why so many early 53-man projections already have him surviving the cuts.
The Cowboys have been through this before. Last season, they waived Ryan Flournoy during final cuts before bringing him back on the practice squad. Flournoy eventually made it to the active roster and closed the year with 475 yards and four touchdowns on 40 receptions.
That outcome is a useful reminder for Dallas. If Brown keeps showing this kind of burst, letting him slip away could be a gamble the Cowboys won’t want to take.
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