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Unexpected surprises at Cowboys training camp
The Dallas Cowboys have now completed one week of training camp out in Oxnard. It hasn’t just been the California sun that has shined, but also several players and position groups are looking extremely sharp right out of the gate. Dak Prescott is already looking in mid-season form as the 11-year veteran has been wheeling […]
Things we have learned at training camp so far
We are a week into training camp. So far, the Dallas Cowboys have had five practices, and two of them have been with pads on. Even during this brief window, we have some answers to some of the many questions we had going into camp. Today we’ll explore a few of those answers. Caleb Downs […]
3 players pushing for a roster spot at Cowboys training camp
The Dallas Cowboys are at training camp and some of the players have given the coaches a lot to think about so far. There are a few who need a really strong camp to even have a shot at being considered for the team. Some of that has been the result of circumstances out of […]
Why the Cowboys left tackle battle is over
Tyler Guyton is the left tackle for the Dallas Cowboys. This has always been the hope since he was selected late in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, and his job security was brought into question after head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced in early June that the position was up for grabs between […]
Cowboys news: Jaydon Blue understood the lesson
One thing is for certain for the Dallas Cowboys, second-year running back Jaydon Blue is on a mission to be a contributor after a rough rookie campaign. Linebackers DeMarvion Overshown and rookie Jaishawn Barham are having good training camps, and the versatility of both will be used a lot in 2026. Christian Parker is gearing […]
Christian Parker takeaways so far at Oxnard
When the Cowboys hired Christian Parker as defensive coordinator, they weren’t just seeking a new coach. They wanted someone capable of rebuilding a defense that finished 2025 as one of the NFL’s worst units, while also developing a young secondary packed with potential. Just over a week into training camp in Oxnard means it’s still […]
Malik Davis is falling behind in Cowboys’ RB competition
Malik Davis is back for his fifth training camp with the Dallas Cowboys, coming off the best season of his career. But while the running back gave us a feel-good story in 2025, that momentum doesn’t seem to be carrying into Oxnard so far. As things stand, Davis may once again leave camp without a […]
Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 39
It is Day 39 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn’t depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like […]
Jake Ferguson shines in second padded practice
Jake Ferguson had a very productive 2025 season for the Dallas Cowboys. In fact, he had his best year overall as his 82 receptions and eigth touchdowns were both career highs, and his 600 yards were the second most most he’s produced. Unfortunately, he also had three fumbles, which gave him seven over a two-year […]
3 questions that have developed at Cowboys training camp
The Dallas Cowboys have done some good things to start training camp. The stars of camp have been the usual suspects, but others have been breaking into the spotlight, especially some of the rookies. When players that you aren’t counting on to contribute immediately start showing up, it’s like finding hidden money. Yet, there are […]
Cowboys have groundwork for Quinnen Williams extension
Stephen Jones made headlines last week when he announced the Dallas Cowboys are “absolutely” willing to start long-term contract talks with defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, who they acquired via trade from the New York Jets a little less than a year ago. Williams is currently under contract through the 2027 season, so getting an extension […]
Players rising through Cowboys training camp
The Dallas Cowboys just completed their second padded training camp practice Tuesday afternoon and early returns are all of the positive nature. Players and the coaching staff are starting to settle into a groove and roster clarity is becoming much more transparent. We’re getting a much better idea of the makeup of this team and […]
Cowboys news: Kenny Clark, Quinnen Williams making an impression
Tyler Smith on facing ‘top tier’ DTs in practice, position clarity and more – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com Tyler Smith has enjoyed the early training camp battles with Quinnen Williams. “I feel like things are going well,” [Tyler] Smith said. “Obviously, putting on the pads is just getting back into the physicality that the football season […]
Dallas Cowboys 2026 Opponent Preview: Houston Texans
The 2026 NFL season will feature the eighth ever edition of The Governor’s Cup, which is the meeting between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans. With the last two all-Texas pro football meetings coming in Arlington in 2022 and 2024, it is time for the Cowboys to visit the Texans in Houston for the first […]
Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 40
It is Day 40 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn’t depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like […]
Cowboys pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku pulled from practice
Football can get a bit heated at times. The Dallas Cowboys had their most physical activity in a two-day stretch to start this week as Monday and Tuesday marked the first padded practices of training camp. Getting going in that way elevates things a bit, but doing so in straight days adds to the overall […]
Cowboys injury updates: Safety Alijah Clark helped off on Tuesday
Tuesday marked the second day of Dallas Cowboys padded practices and unfortunately the second one in a row where a player had to be helped off of the field due to injury. On Monday it was tight end Princeton Fant who needed tending to. Brian Schottenheimer announced on Tuesday that Fant has a torn ACL […]
Cowboys 2026 training camp practice #5 live thread: Updates and open discussion
The Dallas Cowboys hold their fifth training camp practice out in Oxnard, California. We open these discussion threads for every practice so that the Blogging The Boys community will have a place to congregate and discuss what is going on out at practice. Unfortunately, dropping a Twitter List into this page no longer functions the way that it used […]
Cobie Durant is playing like the Cowboys’ best cornerback
Who is the best cornerback on the Dallas Cowboys roster? This is a difficult question to answer, and unfortunately for the worst kind of reasons. DaRon Bland begins the season with the most pedigree of the group having been named an All-Pro before, and Shavon Revel carries an air of excitement as he is only […]
Cowboys safety group making a name for itself beyond Caleb Downs
Keeping with the theme of 2026 Dallas Cowboys training camp having a different look and feel to it from the start, we are back to discuss players that are starting to string together early consistency – now including the team’s first padded practice that happened on Monday. Yesterday, we mentioned the importance of using multiple […]
Cowboys defense dominates the day in first padded practice
The Dallas Cowboys have one of the top offenses in the NFL. Quarterback Dak Prescott has been wheeling and dealing to his top two targets CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, plus Ryan Flournoy continues to ascend. Tyler Guyton seems to be trending upward, and they’ve also seen some positive things from Javonte Williams, Jaydon Blue, […]
Here is what happened to last year’s final Cowboys roster cuts
As training camp kicks off for real this week with padded practices, many a player on the Cowboys’ 90-man offseason roster is beginning to wonder what his chances are of making the roster. Realistically, for most of the UDFAs and street free agents brought in during the offseason, just making the practice squad must be […]
Cowboys news: Secondary steals the show in 1st padded practice
Practice Points: Takeaways from first padded practice – Staff, DallasCowboys.com The Cowboys secondary looked pretty good once the pads came on. The Land Shark Cometh – Cobie Durant’s momentum over the first three practices ramped up even more on Monday, when the pads came on. His coverage is some of the best on the Cowboys’ defense […]
Cowboys cornerbacks get off to a hot start at first padded practice
While training camp officially started last week, today was the day Dallas Cowboys fans around the globe were looking forward to. The first few practices of camp, while exciting, are always glorified seven-on-seven drills. Today, that changed in a big way. For the first time in Oxnard, real football is finally back, as the Dallas Cowboys held […]
Caleb Downs announced himself on Monday
The Dallas Cowboys held their first practice of training camp with pads on Monday and rookie defensive back Caleb Downs took notice. Let’s be clear here. The Cowboys have barely had a handful of practices in general, and just a single one wearing the actual gear that is to be worn when you play the […]