Chiefs coach Todd Haley has called the battle for starting spots along the 3-4 defensive line an “open competition,” fueling the idea that one of the team’s recent top five picks at defensive end — Glenn Dorsey or Tyson Jackson — could be sent to the bench.

On the day after 11 games filled the NFL preseason schedule, here’s a look at what stories are on the radar.

The season will crumble for the Dallas Cowboys if they can’t protect QB Tony Romo and open holes for the running game.

The way Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones explains it, the Cowboys won’t be taking any chances when it comes to the health QB Tony Romo.

Kyle Kosier joined Marc Colombo as injured starters on the Cowboys’ offensive line.

Fourteen NFL teams sent representatives to Ball State to see the private workout for 10 prospects on Thursday. OT Robert Brewster and QB Nate Davis, both of whom worked out at the combine, chose not to participate and will instead work out for teams on March 20.