Today’s session was the team’s first of nine padded practices. This gives everyone a glimmer of what the Dallas Cowboys could look like at full force this season.
Latest Practice Report From Dallas Cowboys Training Camp
Injury Updates
During a press conference ahead of camp, head coach Mike McCarthy noted that cornerback Trevon Diggs would participate in individual drills at practice, and the plan is to work him back in slowly.
He was doing ladder work with the rest of the cornerback room at practice, as tweeted by Hailey Sutton with the Dallas Cowboys.
Michael Gehlken with the Dallas Morning News tweeted that, according to a source, defensive end Sam Williams suffered a shoulder injury early on during practice. Gehlken reports “some initial optimism on severity” right now.
David Moore with the Dallas Morning News tweeted that according to his sources, Williams is dealing with a shoulder strain, and it’s too early to tell how long he will be out.
Gehlken also tweeted a picture of defensive end Dorance Armstrong, who did not practice today, in the rehab group on the sidelines. But there is no official word on any injury from the team.
Suspension News
According to an NFL spokesperson, Cowboys running back Ronald Jones will be suspended for two regular-season games without pay for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Contract News
We are on Day 5 of our “Zack Martin watch” with no update on the situation.
Remember that according to the collective bargaining agreement with the NFL, all players that miss camp can be fined $50k per day that they miss.
Highlights From the Day
Here are some standout performers and moments from the day:
- The kicking competition officially kicked off today, as it was the first time anyone got to see what both kickers look like.
- Gehlken tweeted that both Tristan Vizcaino and Brandon Aubrey had seven attempts, making five.
- Dak Prescott threw deep downfield to wide receiver Brandin Cooks for a touchdown.
- Cooper Rush threw deep downfield to wide receiver Simi Fehoko for a touchdown.
- Overall it seems that Fehoko is bouncing back from Day 1 of practice and finding his stride.
- Wide receiver KaVontae Turpin continues to impress, making clutch catches for Dak Prescott, one of which was a dive caught right near the sidelines.
- The pass rush was tested today, and it did not disappoint!
- Safety Malik Hooker had an INT on a pass from Prescott intended for Cooks.
Star of the Show
The star of the show today was Parsons.
This seems a little unfair because it’s well-known that Parsons is a menace when disrupting the pocket.
However, from the videos posted today on social media, it is clear how much his offseason work has elevated his play. He is quick to rush the edge and strong enough to knock down big-body guys.
At this rate, Parsons is standing true to what he said in his news conference and is already in the “deep water” leveling up his play.
