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FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas rookie Ezekiel Elliott appears set for his preseason debut at Seattle after the running back taken fourth overall by the Cowboys missed most of training camp with a hamstring injury.Lance Dunbar was cleared medically this week following major knee surgery last year, and free agent Alfred Morris is shaping up as a solid insurance policy.The Dallas running game looks deep behind one of the NFLs best offensive lines, and thats without a mention of last years leading rusher, Darren McFadden. Hes been out nearly three months after breaking an elbow in a household accident.Once McFadden comes back, who knows how many carries there will be for him coming off his second career 1,000-yard season.I think a lot of people made a big deal about, we have so many running backs, coach Jason Garrett said. You can never have that many running backs. Weve found that out in the past.Like last year, when the Cowboys were fortunate to land a productive McFadden after letting 2014 NFL rushing champion DeMarco Murray go to NFC East rival Philadelphia in free agency. And Dallas didnt just hand the ball to the fourth overall pick from 2008, instead letting Murrays backup, Joseph Randle, have the lead job for six games.When Randle injured his back and McFadden grabbed the lead role, Dallas had a carousel of backups after releasing Randle. The Cowboys were lucky McFadden made it through relatively healthy for one of the few times in his career.Thats where Morris comes in. A two-time Pro Bowl pick in Washington, hes the likely No. 2 behind Elliott for the regular-season opener Sept. 11 at home against the New York Giants.The Cowboys, who drafted another running in the sixth round in Eastern Michigans Darius Jackson, essentially declared Elliott the starter by being ultra conservative with his hamstring in camp.I dont know my role, said Morris, who had 2,888 yards his first two seasons compared to 1,825 the past two. Whatever it is, whether its two plays, 100 plays, it really doesnt matter. I have to make the most of each one. And thats what Im doing.Elliott was the second-leading rusher in Ohio State history and scored four touchdowns for the Buckeyes in the championship game at the home of the Cowboys following the 2014 season. He was drafted higher than Hall of Famers Tony Dorsett and Emmitt Smith.Therefore, Morris doesnt see it as much of an issue that Elliott missed the better part of three weeks.I said in interviews, like, way a while ago, hes way ahead of where I was as a rookie, Morris said. I think hell have a good showing out there versus the Seahawks. Im sure looking forward to seeing him get out there. He hasnt had his preseason debut yet, so it should be a fun one for him.Garrett isnt ready to say Elliott will play on Thursday night, but did say the 21-year-old made it through practice Monday with no issues. Elliott wasnt available in the locker room when it was open to reporters.Its important for all players to practice and get their work in. Thats what we would like for everybody on our team regardless if theyre a first-year player or have played for 15 years, Garrett said. Hes done a really good job with his rehab getting himself back, staying engaged with the team.Dunbars been doing that since last October, when he tore two ligaments and the patellar tendon in his left knee while returning a kickoff at New Orleans. The loss of his versatility was an underrated reason the offense struggled while also missing quarterback Tony Romo (twice-broken collarbone) and receiver Dez Bryant (broken foot).While hes a ways from being cleared to play in a game, Dunbar is doing individual work at practice.We had to be very deliberate in saying, lets keep him out, Garrett said. Now we feel like its the right time to bring him back. Were excited to have him back. Hes an awfully good football player.Game notesDT Tyrone Crawford is being evaluated for a concussion after hitting his head during practice Sunday. It was the first indoor practice for the Cowboys at their new facility. ... 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"Four now," Carl Gunnarsson told the Leaf Report proudly following a 5-2 victory over New York on Tuesday night, the clubs fifth straight at home.OTTAWA, Ontario -- Former Montreal Canadiens coach Jacques Demers is back at home after going to a hospital Saturday.Demers Senate office would only confirm that the 72-year-old Demers, a Canadian senator, was at home Sunday, but didnt provide any details about the reason he went to the hospital.Demers had suffered a stroke in April, but he was at the Canadiens home opener Tuesday night, smiling in a wheelchair while handing a torch to captain Max Pacioretty to close out a pregame ceremony.Demers led the Canadiens to their most recent Stanley Cup in 19993.ddddddddddddHe also coached the Quebec Nordiques, the Detroit Red Wings and the St. Louis Blues.Demers was appointed to the Senate in 2009 by then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper, but later left the Conservative caucus in December to sit as an Independent.At the time, he said he was uncomfortable with some of the fallout from the Senate expenses scandal and didnt like to have to vote the Conservative party line all the time. 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