Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham left Thursday’s practice early.

Todd Archer of ESPN reports that Barham has a groin injury that is not expected to keep him out long.

Barham, a third-round pick, has stood out in camp.

Barham has taken some first-team reps at inside linebacker, with defensive coordinator Christian Parker lauding Barham for bringing “a physicality and a demeanor to the inside of the defense.”

“It’s his ability to apply the things we’re coaching,” head coach Brian Schottenheimer said, via Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram . “We see and know the physicality, but to see it and apply it has been great.”

In two seasons…

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