Rookies James, Ezeiruaku shined in Sunday tie

While the Dallas Cowboys first round pick of 2025, guard Tyler Booker, was sidelined by a high ankle sprain, two defensive rookies stepped up in Sunday’s 40-40 tie with the Packers. Defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku had 40 defensive snaps (48%) and another 19 (58%) on special teams. He had five tackles, 4 solo, and a tackle for a loss. Ezeiruaku did have one unnecessary roughness penalty, but that did not cost the Cowboys any points. Rookie linebacker Shemar James saw his first action of the year and had 26 defensive snaps (31%) and 15 (45%) on special teams. James had