Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports The Cowboys will continue to hold training camp in Oxnard through 2030. The Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to report to training camp in Oxnard, California on July 20th. In about two weeks time, football things will officially be happening. Oxnard has become synonymous with the Cowboys and summertime. The Cowboys have made their way out to the west coast for camp almost every year this century and for those who have been it is easy to see why. Weather is obviously pristine in California and while the summer sun is a factor wherever you are, the other elements involved make training for the NFL a lot less difficult than doing so in the Lone Star State. Players have spoken many times about how much they love it, and as of Tuesday we know that this will continue to be the case. The Dallas Morning News reported that the Cowboys have struck a deal with the City of Oxnard to continue holding camp there through 2030. Cowboys agree to five-year extension keeping future training camps in Oxnard https://t.co/LYupYNDJ5P — Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 8, 2025 A lot has changed around the Cowboys since they first began holding camp in Oxnard and one of those things is their world headquarters. The Star is almost a decade old itself and has grown substantially, so much so that it holds the second part (so to speak) of training camp for Dallas after they break in California. To this point the Cowboys will “only” host 16 practices (as far as those open to the public) in Oxnard this year. History has seen the Cowboys train in Austin, Wichita Falls and San Antonio. Those areas and any others interested in holding training camp for the team will have to wait until 2031 for an opportunity to do so.

Chris Jones-Imagn Images Do you think CeeDee Lamb will set any career highs in 2025? If the Dallas Cowboys are going to have any semblance of success in 2025 it is going to be because the most important and talented players on their roster stepped up. This list of players obviously includes wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. An argument can be made that Lamb has been the most consistently great player on the Cowboys overall since the team drafted him five years ago (Micah Parsons is probably the true answer, but he arrived a year later). While last season was a dip in production relative to the stellar numbers that he put up in 2023, he was still quite productive, especially considering the fact that he only had eight games to work with quarterback Dak Prescott. Here are CeeDee Lamb’s career highs in receptions, yards, yards per reception and touchdowns: Receptions: 135 (2023) Yards: 1,749 (2023) Yards Per Reception: 13.9 (2021) Receiving Touchdowns: 12 (2023) Do you think there is any way that Lamb is able to top any of these numbers during the 2025 season? Having George Pickens opposite of him is going to help in terms of coverage that will be taken away, but it is also going to hinder in that Pickens will obviously be productive in his own right. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys Cowboys’ Dak Prescott says he’s ‘full go’ for training camp – Todd Archer, ESPN Dak Prescott has been clicking with wide receiver George Pickens this offseason. A few weeks ago, Prescott held his annual getaway with his skill players, returning to Lake Oconee in Georgia for a few days of on-field work and off-field sessions with O2X, a performance group made up of former military personnel that helps deal with stress management and resiliency. “It was as beneficial as any trip has been,” Prescott said. Perhaps the reason was the ability to spend more time with George Pickens, who was acquired in a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers in May, as well as CeeDee Lamb, who was not around the team last year in a contract dispute. “To be the guy that gets to get them the ball, it’s exciting as hell because you can turn on the OTA tapes and one of the guys, the ball is in the air [for] and [the] other one has got his had up celebrating already,” Prescott said. “We’ve just got to continue to grow that and continue to make sure that that’s trending the right way.” The retreat helped Prescott and Pickens get to know each other off the field more. Prescott was impressed at how much Pickens knew from his days at Mississippi State. “That knowledge, that involvement, it shows you a guy that loves football and that, to me, deletes a lot of the things you heard in the past about him,” Prescott said. “Great dude, loves his teammates and excited as hell for this season. I know he is and I know he’s happy to be in a fresh new spot and excited for what he’s going to do for us.” Who has the most to prove in his contract year – Staff writers, DallasCowboys.com Contact years are always interesting. 9) Who has the most to prove in his contract year? Mickey: Will give you three, almost a dead heat. First, wide receiver George Pickens. While Pickens is in the final year of his four-year contract having signed with Pittsburgh as a second-round draft choice, the dynamic receiver must show he can be a co-No. 1 receiver along with CeeDee Lamb and maybe most of all that he has matured, putting those emotional outbursts the Steelers detested behind him. This guy has the ability to become one of the top free agent receivers next year, meaning big money never really achieved as a second-round pick. Second, defensive end Sam Williams. The Cowboys were expecting big things from Sam last summer before suffering that torn ACL during training camp, missing the entire season. Here is another second-round draft choice with first-round ability who will have a chance to show he’s one of the top defensive ends in the NFL. Seems he is successfully rehabbing following knee surgery and will get every chance to demonstrate his ability. Now must take advantage of this opportunity to further market himself in free agency for 2026. And lastly cornerback Kaiir Elam, Buffalo’s former first round draft choice the Cowboys acquired in a trade. Another guy with a great opportunity to reset his career course the final year of his deal. Even when Revel and Diggs return, the Cowboys still will need another corner. Kyle: Without a doubt for me, it’s George Pickens. No one could see more benefit or more loss by how their 2025 season goes than the Cowboys’ newest weapon. He has quickly become one of the most feared receivers in football after just three years in the NFL but had a sour ending in Pittsburgh which resulted in his trade to Dallas. Because of this, his season could set a league-wide perception in one of two ways. The ideal scenario would see Pickens piecing together an incredible season and pairing with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to create an offensive core for Dallas. This would prove that the rumors in Pittsburgh were nothing more than situational frustration and doesn’t define who Pickens is as a player. If he’s able to do so, he’ll prove doubters across the league wrong and take his spot in line to sign a massive second contract anywhere he wants next season. Ranking NFL WR, TE, RB groups for 2025: Best and worst teams – Bill Barnwell, ESPN A ranking of the rushing/receiving playmakers (RB, WR, TE) for each team. 11. Dallas Cowboys 2024 rank: 18 | 2023 rank: 7 Last season was a step backward for CeeDee Lamb, but it seems reasonable to chalk up some of his decline to Dak Prescott’s injuries. Even in what felt like a down year before a shoulder injury led the Cowboys to wave the white flag, he ranked 17th among wide receivers in yards per route run. Working so often out of the slot, he benefits from having a quarterback with elite accuracy and a willingness to put the ball into tight spaces like Prescott; he might be a little more susceptible to a change under center than Justin Jefferson or Ja’Marr Chase would, which represents a very tiny tier gap at the top of the wide receiver food chain. Lamb will finally get some help on the outside, where George Pickens should — on what can only be described as the most paper-ish substance imaginable — be an upgrade on the likes of Michael Gallup and Brandin Cooks. Thrown a steady stream of back-shoulders and 50/50 balls in Pittsburgh, Pickens had the second-lowest expected catch rate (53.3%) and the sixth-highest catch rate over expectation (plus-6.1%) among wideouts with at least 200 targets over the past three seasons. Moving from Pittsburgh to Dallas should boost Pickens’ efficiency, but he won’t have a clear path to as massive of a target share. Given what has happened to many Steelers receivers when they’ve left the protection of the Mike Tomlin behavioral cocoon, it’s only realistic to wonder whether

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 58) with some Cowboys history We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football. Today – number 58. Dexter Coakley Born: October 20, 1972. Mount Pleasant, South CarolinaPosition: LinebackerDallas Cowboys: 1997-2004Awards: Pro Bowl– 1999, 2001, 2003 Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Dexter Coakley played linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys from 1997 to 2004, after being selected in the third round out of Appalachian State. Undersized for his position at just 5’10”, Coakley made up for it with exceptional speed, instincts, and amazing tackling ability. He quickly became a cornerstone of the Cowboys’ defense, earning three Pro Bowl selections and led the team in tackles two different seasons. Known for his range and ability to cover tight ends and running backs, Coakley was a consistent and durable playmaker throughout his time in Dallas. @GeorgeDunham @junior_miller Thanksgiving 1999. Dexter Coakley pick 6 off Dan Marino much to the chagrin of Jimmy Johnson. pic.twitter.com/FhyqjmaKtO — Chris Sadeghi (@chrissadeghi) March 10, 2022 Best known for:Coakley was best known for being a fast, instinctive linebacker who defied size expectations and became a Pro Bowl-caliber defender and tackling machine for the Cowboys’ defense in the late ’90s and early 2000s. LIVE: Cowboys Crosstalk presented by @SWBCServices with special guest Dexter Coakley! https://t.co/MDYDnGUUku — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) October 28, 2020 Lesser known fact:Coakley is one of only two defensive players from Appalachian State University ever selected to the Pro Bowl, proving small-school players can become NFL stars. ✭ COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF ✭ With 100 days to go until the #Cowboys kickoff the season against the #Eagles, we are counting down with a @BloggingTheBoys Top-100 consensus ranking. We asked staffers to give in their top-100, here is: DAY 58Dexter Coakley#DallasCowboys… pic.twitter.com/XyIVD1eApM — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) July 8, 2025

Chris Jones-Imagn Images There is a lot riding on Tyler Guyton in 2025. It was not a perfect offseason for the Dallas Cowboys, but after all the moves made including trading for George Pickens, a lot of the noise surrounding their roster holes quieted. With just a few weeks left before the Cowboys head off to Oxnard, the two positions that remain a question mark on the offensive side of the ball for the 2025 Cowboys is the running back position and the left tackle position. The Cowboys currently have capable options at the running back position in Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, and Jaydon Blue, but at left tackle the Cowboys need 2024 first-round pick Tyler Guyton to make a big jump heading into year two. Year one for Guyton was full of inconsistency for the former Oklahoma standout right tackle. After starting off training camp hot, the fire quickly fizzled out as the regular season got going. Guyton battled poor play, penalties, and injuries in year one and his struggles led to a lot of problems for the Dak Prescott/Cooper Rush led offense. Even after his rough rookie season, Guyton has been saying and doing all the right things heading into his sophomore campaign. The Cowboys did not go out this offseason and find a replacement for Guyton if he continues to struggle, but Asim Richards’ stock has been rising quite a bit this offseason. If the Cowboys are going to be a legit playoff contender in 2025, they will need Tyler Guyton to play at a much higher level in 2025, and while it sounds crazy to say, their entire offensive success could fall on the shoulders of his development from year one into year two. Will he be up for the challenge?

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Pettis Norman, a former Cowboys tight end and civil rights activist, passed away at the age of 86. He helped Dallas to their first Super Bowl appearance in January of 1971. Pettis Norman, a former Cowboys tight end and civil rights activist, has died at the age of 86. The Cowboys announced his death in a statement on Monday night. Norman was originally drafted by the Dallas Texans in the 1962 AFL Draft but chose to sign with the Cowboys, where he’d play nearly a decade from 1962-1970. In his final season, Norman helped lead the franchise to their first Super Bowl appearance in January of 1971. In nine years with the Cowboys and three with the San Diego Chargers, Norman started 122 games, finishing with career totals of 183 receptions, 2,492 yards, and 15 touchdowns. During his playing career, Norman was also extremely active in fighting for civil rights and equality. In an interview with The Dallas Morning News in 2021, Norman said he addressed the issue of segregation with his superiors, which “percolated beneath the surface of the Dallas Cowboys franchise” “First, I went to [general manager] Tex [Schramm] to discuss it. ‘It’s really time we change it,’ I told him. ‘We are a team. We cannot separate by color. It sends the wrong message to us and the community.’” Norman’s efforts helped push the front office to change their stance on segregation, and it unsurprisingly had its challenges when the team played games in segregated cities. In 1968, Norman was requested by President Lyndon Johnson to come to Washington, D.C., in an effort to help calm public unrest following Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Following his playing career, Norman enjoyed success in the world of business with ventures that tapped into real estate, wholesale fuel distribution, fleet maintenance, and more. Norman also founded The Dallas Together Forum, which comprised Fortune 500 CEOs in an effort to address economic hardships experienced by minorities and women.

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images What do you think will be the first major storyline of Cowboys training camp? In a month’s time the Dallas Cowboys will be rocking and rolling at training camp in Oxnard, California. The days of the offseason will feel long in the rearview mirror at that point. We are so close, hold on just a little longer. Early on in camp that feeling of gratitude will wash over each and every one of us. Football being back, even in the limited way that training camp offers, will feel incredible and everything will feel like euphoria. As we all know, at some point the football will take center stage and something important will emerge from camp. For today’s discussion here on the site… we are asking you to predict what you believe the first major storyline of training camp will be. Ideally the first major storyline will be positive, but obviously sometimes it is something of a different kind of variety. What do you think it will be?

Chris Jones-Imagn Images All the Dallas Cowboys news that’s fit to print. Cowboys need dramatic improvement as top NFL offenses prove run-pass balance matters – Reid Hanson, The Cowboys Wire There is a lot of excitement building for how Brian Schottenheimer’s offense will look at training camp, but so much of it still comes down to how much Dallas improves the running game. It appears teams that ran the ball well had an inside track on the postseason. So, the Dallas Cowboys just need to run the ball more in 2025 to increase their playoff odds, right? Not so fast. Running the ball for the sake of running ball does little good for a team’s playoff hopes. In fact, an inefficient ground game comes at the opportunity cost of a more efficient passing game. Stubborn play calling would then actually hurt a team’s playoff chances. Rushing the ball is a tried-and-true pathway to success, provided it’s efficient enough to warrant its heavy usage. Additionally, “heavy usage” doesn’t mean it’s now more predominant than the passing game or even balanced with the passing game. It just means it’s carved out a bigger role than what has been typical in recent years. Based on nfelo numbers for 2024, the Eagles had the highest pass rate in the NFL. Given their success on the ground, it’s hard to fault them for it. Philadelphia averaged +0.056 EPA rushing compared to +0.165 EPA passing. Passing was still more efficient, but the margin was narrower than most teams. Since situations typically dictate run-pass play calling on third downs, RBSDM calculates early-down balance separately. On early downs the Packers and Eagles led the NFL in rushing rate (57.3 and 53.7 respectively). As one may surmise, both teams were extremely successful rushing it on early downs, thus justifying its abnormal usage. The next three teams on the list are evidence that it’s an efficient rushing attack that leads to success instead of simply rushing for the sake of rushing. Tennessee, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh finished third, fourth and fifth in early down rushing rate. They didn’t rush because they were good at it but rather, they rushed because their quarterback play was abysmal, offering negative EPA output through the air. This is a situation a healthy Dak Prescott-led offense has never had since the Cowboys’ passing game has always ranked among league leaders in EPA efficiency. 10) What to expect from Schotty’s offense? – Staff, DallasCowboys.com The Cowboys offense getting their best play makers the ball in a wider variety of ways has been a long time coming, with that pressure now squarely on a first-year head coach. Nick: I think you’re going to see this team run the football a lot more. Yeah, we’ve heard that before with Mike McCarthy but even his track record didn’t suggest that he’d call the plays to run the ball a lot. And that’s pretty much how it turned out as well. But I do think, when you look at Schottenheimer’s history and the fact that his teams have finished in the Top 10 in rushing five times when he’s been the play-caller, it suggests that he will put a focus on that. Ok, so don’t ask me who will be running it – because it’s really a three-man race at this point and I have no clue who’s going to prevail as the starter. It might be a ‘ride the hot hand’ type of situation. But I’m expecting the Cowboys to run downhill as much as possible. The drafting of Tyler Booker is indicative of that kind of style. And when they want to help Dak and the offense succeed, having a solid to good running game is the first start. Don’t forget that Tony Romo’s best season came in 2014 when he finished third in the MVP voting and DeMarco Murray rushed for over 1,800 yards and was the Offensive Player of the Year. In this league, you can do both. Just because Dak is getting $60 million per year doesn’t mean they can’t run it. Kurt: Looks like we should expect movement, disguise and tempo. At least that’s what Schottenheimer has been promising thus far, saying, “I’m a big believer in shifts and motions to distort things. … We’re going to do a great job of marrying our runs and our passes and make those two the same.” And that should include more RPOs and play-action. Over his career, Dak Prescott has completed 72.3 percent of his passes for a 100.6 passer rating on RPO plays. On non-RPO plays, he’s at 66.5 and 98.0, respectively. Likewise, he’s also been better working off play-action. Throw in more motion and the talent Schottenheimer and Prescott now have to work with on offense, and I think it’s safe to say this should be a fun group to watch. The Dallas Cowboys could use some help at 2 positions – Shane Taylor, Inside The Star It didn’t take long into last year’s training camp to realize the Cowboys would be thin at defensive tackle, and they could have the same issue this time around. Defensive Tackle It is Osa Odighizuwa and everyone else at defensive tackle. He is the only guy today that I trust. Defensive ends and pass rushers do not count. In terms of just stuffing up the middle like you are supposed to do as a tackle, nobody else I trust. Especially with how much the Cowboys have struggled to stop the run in recent years. The biggest moves they made were drafting Jay Toia in the seventh round of this year’s draft and adding Solomon Thomas in free agency. Mazi Smith has got to make the biggest leap in the history of mankind or I have a very strong feeling this will be his last season as a Dallas Cowboys. The front office missed on that one bad. The issue is when you look at the free agent market this late into the summer at defensive tackle, the

Chris Jones-Imagn Images Jaydon Blue’s role this season will be interesting to monitor. After the report that Cowboys return specialist KaVontae Turpin was arrested on two misdemeanors, it’s natural to wonder what this could mean for the upcoming season. If he does have to miss any games, who would be the next man up for his work on special teams and offense? While we haven’t seen him in NFL action yet, rookie RB Jaydon Blue makes a lot of sense. With relatively minor charges in this case, Turpin likely will not miss any games at all. If Turpin does have to serve a short suspension, the Cowboys will certainly need a new specialist for kickoff and punt returns. That same logic applies to depth for injury; every spot needs a backup. They may also need someone to step in for significant offensive snaps, not just special teams. It was Brian Schottenheimer, while serving as offensive coordinator, who pushed for Turpin to get more work there. Now the head coach, Schottenheimer’s ascension was naturally assumed to be a positive for an expanded role for Turpin. Jaydon Blue, one of Dallas’ fifth-round picks in 2025, is already expected to get plenty of touches as a rookie. Even if the starting job goes to a veteran like Javonte Williams or Miles Sanders, Blue is still projected to see a large share in the rotation. At worst, it would likely resemble Tony Pollard’s role behind Elliott from 2020-2021. And if Blue proves to be significantly more effective, Williams and Sanders don’t have Zeke’s connection to the front office to preserve their touches. Something that’s emerged from the spring practices is Blue getting looks as a return man. It wasn’t something he did much at Texas, only handling three kickoffs in 2023 and none in his first or final year. But the Cowboys have been working him out there and on punts over the last two months, naturally needing someone ready to handle those duties if Turpin becomes unavailable. Blue makes a lot of on-paper sense for the role. Athletically, he may be the second-fastest guy on the team after Turpin. Whether it’s handling returns or being used on offense in ways that were planned for Turpin, Blue is a logical alternate. He is also guaranteed to be active for every game when healthy, which can sometimes get hairy with more down-roster candidates. A guy like Deuce Vaughn, who is highly doubtful to make this year’s roster at all, only dressed for seven games in each of the last two years. Of course, Blue has to earn the coaches’ trust to actually perform. Whether it’s securing the ball, making good decisions about when to return versus taking a fair catch, reading his blocks, or other facets, there’s a lot more to this than just being fast. But if he can handle the technical side, Blue’s uncoachable traits of speed and quickness will certainly serve him well. If he’s the Day 3 steal that everyone’s proclaiming him to be, Blue getting more touches won’t bother anyone. Sure, he may not be as electric as Turpin. Few in the NFL are, and it’s why he’s generally considered the best return man in the business. But if Turpin does get suspended for any stretch, or just misses time for injury or other reasons, it will be very reassuring if the rookie RB is ready and able to take on that additional work.

Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The Dak Prescott to George Pickens connection is going to be so much fun. Last offseason, the Dallas Cowboys made Dak Prescott the highest-paid player in the NFL. That is a frustrating situation for many people who aren’t sold on what this veteran quarterback can offer them. Whether it’s wilting against stronger teams or underwhelming in the playoffs, many fans have pause on just how far their franchise quarterback can take him. While Prescott has been successful most of his career, things have been a little bumpy in recent years. He’s battled injuries in four of the last five seasons and led the league in interceptions in 2022 despite missing five games. Twice over the last five years, the Cowboys have finished with a losing record. Those happened when Dak’s year was cut short by a season-ending injury; however, the team had a losing record before Prescott went down. Losing their quarterback takes the wind out of the season, but if we’re being honest, the wind wasn’t blowing strongly before he got hurt. The Dak problem has been dissected ad nauseam, and there are several contributing factors. Play-calling matters. How well the offensive line is playing matters. And it certainly helps when he gets some help in the running game. Another element that holds a lot of influence is his receiving weapons. There have been multiple instances in Prescott’s career where the front office has grossly misjudged the talent at the wide receiver position. We all remember the post-Dez Bryant era where they tried to supplement talent with a trio of characters such as Allen Hurns, Tavon Austin, and Deonte Thompson. Yikes. They ran into a similar issue after moving on from Amari Cooper when Noah Brown was relied on far more than he should’ve been. And most recently, the team had to count on third-year receiver Jalen Tolbert to pick up the slack after Brandin Cooks got hurt, and suffice it to say, it was meek at best. Prescott’s stats over his career are indicative of the team’s ups and downs at wide receiver. It’s easy to tell when he’s had good receivers and not-so-good receivers. Four times he’s finished with a completion percentage of less than 67%. His QB rating follows a similar path. Three times he’s finished with a QB rating less than 95, including twice over the last three years. Those same three seasons show up when you look at the years he’s averaged 7.3 yards per attempt or less over his career. The years 2017, 2022, and 2024 repeatedly stand out like a sore thumb for Dak. What’s going on in those years? If we suspect lack of weapons is playing a big role in that, how do those years stack up to the others in terms of wide receiver talent? Sure enough, there is another cutoff when it comes to the total yards of the team’s second wide receiver. Terrance Williams, Noah Brown, and Jalen Tolbert are the three lowest WR2 producers over Prescott’s career, all under 650 yards for the year. The Cowboys have an alpha in CeeDee Lamb, and now, after the trade for George Pickens, they’ll have one of the better WR2s in the league. Pickens has a 17-game average of over 1,000 yards over his career, and that number is over 1,100 yards if you throw out his “measly” 801-yard rookie season. When the quarterback makes $60 million per year, people have high expectations. And rightfully so. But a QB is still one player, and he needs help if the team is going to make any serious noise. With Pickens, Dak has that help. And barring this ordeal blowing up in the Cowboys’ face, Pickens should be able to deliver some top-end WR2 help that could once again propel this offense up the ranks. Dak Prescott won 13 games with Dez and Beasley.The Cowboys led the league in yards with Amari and Gallup.They led the league in yards and points with Amari and CeeDee.They again led the league in points with CeeDee and Brandin Cooks. What will he do with CeeDee and Pickens? pic.twitter.com/ODk0Rx0ieE — Dan Rogers (@DannyPhantom24) July 5, 2025