The Facts: Austin has been used in a variety of ways through the first five training camp practices in pads. He has lined up in the slot, on the outside and taken handoffs on end-arounds. He's the front-runner to be the team's punt returner. The only thing he hasn't done is line up in the back field.
Diehards Line:When the Cowboys traded for Austin during this year's draft, they talked about using him as a running back and receiver. "All the things you see me doing out here is pretty much what I'll be doing," Austin said. "I ain't touched the backfield yet, but hopefully, eventually if they need me back there, I'll be back there too. ..." The truth is, for a team lacking talent at wideout -- and boasting Ezekiel Elliott as its top tailback, it seems like wideout is the greater need.