Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK The Cowboys are giving Perrion Winfrey a second chance at the NFL. In the aftermath of OTAs and minicamp being the first on-field work for the completely overhauled Dallas Cowboys coaching staff and a host of new players, the team continued to add to their roster on Wednesday with the addition of two new defenders. Ever since the draft, it has been apparent that the experienced Matt Eberflus, most recently the head coach for the Chicago Bears, has had his significant share of influence when it comes to rebuilding the defense Mike Zimmer left behind after just one mixed result season as DC. The Cowboys targeted cornerback with their second-round pick in April’s draft, and passed on wide receiver entirely on day three, instead opting for a pair of defensive tackles in Jay Toia and Tommy Akingbesote. These were the first signs of some of the new ways roster building would be handled in Dallas, and the trend continued at both positions Wednesday with the free agent signings of CB Robert Rochell and DT Perrion Winfrey. The Cowboys will now try do something two previous NFL teams could not with Perrion Winfrey, and that is to capture the upside of a former fourth-round pick out of Oklahoma. With Winfrey coming from a blue chip college program, and being a former Senior Bowl player, it is easier to see why the Cowboys have some vision for how he’ll fit into their new culture. Winfrey was actually the MVP of the 2022 Senior Bowl before being drafted by the Cleveland Browns. The Cowboys drafted six other Senior Bowl players that year, five of which are still here as Winfrey’s new teammates. Dallas spent their second-round pick on Sam Williams, third on Jalen Tolbert, fourth on Jake Ferguson, and fifth-round picks on Matt Waletzko, Damone Clark, and John Ridgeway. Sack #2 for Perrion Winfrey at the Senior Bowl #Sooners pic.twitter.com/OhGpHIn5Ya — Derek Duke (@DerekDuke25) February 5, 2022 An off-the-field incident led to Winfrey lasting just one season in Cleveland, where he did appear in 13 games as a rookie. This off-field issue led to a misdemeanor arrest but ultimately charges were dismissed. The following season in 2023 would be his last in the NFL to date, as he signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets and made it to the active roster for one game. In October of 2024, at just 23 years old still, Winfrey signed to continue his football career in the UFL with the Birmingham Stallions. Winfrey was an all-UFL player this season, as part of a defense that was top three in total yards allowed per game, rushing yards allowed per game, and points allowed per game. The Stallions won the USFL conference regular season title, but lost to league MVP and player of the year Bryce Perkins and the Michigan Panthers in the conference championship game. However, when Perkins played against Winfrey and the Stallions defense in the regular season, he had his lowest completion percentage, yardage, and yards per attempt outputs of the year. He also threw one of his two interceptions on the season, which actually ended up in the hands of Winfrey after a lateral. That play can be seen right here: The Stallions won 21-12 on the defensive effort coordinated by longtime coach Corey Chamblin, though it is Winfrey’s position coach along the defensive line that’s far more meaningful when it comes to him now being a Dallas Cowboy. Birmingham’s defensive line coach is Ron Burton, a former Cowboys linebacker from 1987-89. Like Winfrey, he was an undersized defensive lineman, so much so in this case that he made the switch to linebacker. The undrafted free agent out of North Carolina made the most of it though, leading the team in special teams tackles as a rookie, and then being named a defensive starter in 1988. Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Burton went on to play one year for the Phoenix Cardinals and one for the Los Angeles Raiders before getting into coaching in 1992, something he’s continued to do all the way until now with the Stallions. If there is any lasting connection between Winfrey and his position coach in the UFL, the proof is right there in front of the latest Cowboys signee that the circumstance of how you make the roster is irrelevant compared to what you do with the opportunity. Although his most recent stop in the NFL was as brief as can be, just one game for the Jets, Winfrey will also reunite with a coach he had in New York as Aaron Whitecotton is now the Cowboys defensive line coach. Having Whitecotton on the staff was seen as an advantage towards the Cowboys signing veteran free agent Solomon Thomas from the Jets, so time will tell if the same can be said about adding Winfrey to the same position group and meeting room as Thomas. The headline on Winfrey’s arrival will be how he helps the Cowboys stack up bodies on the interior against the run. At his best, Winfrey is a player with flashes of athleticism to shed blocks and use his strong upper body to get into the backfield. He also has some quickness and change of direction ability to bring a little upside in pass rush. For as much negative attention the Cowboys lack of 1-technique depth has gotten, the offseason story has been much more positive at 3-technique thanks to Osa Odighizuwa. With this position being the single most important spot in Eberflus’ defense, re-signing Odighizuwa to anchor it was an easy choice the Cowboys made early on, but just like at the other tackle spot there is still a need for more depth. The Cowboys may have tipped their hand that they feel the same way about a potential hybrid role for Winfrey, as the corresponding roster move to sign him was the release of former seventh-round pick Justin Rogers. Rogers was a
A look back at backup quarterbacks who have brought excitement to preseason football for the Cowboys
Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images When August rolls around, Milton should spice up exhibition football for the Cowboys. It’s nice to have a backup quarterback. For the Dallas Cowboys, we won’t know if they fall into that category or not until we get a good glimpse of second-year player Joe Milton III. In April, the Cowboys traded a fifth-round pick to acquire Milton from the Patriots. Dallas also got a seventh-round pick in return. After being taken in the sixth round in the 2024 draft, Milton played one game for New England last year. He performed well, but the Patriots had a crowded quarterback room after using a third overall pick on Drake Maye and signing Joshua Dobbs to a two-year, $8 million deal. Milton will get a better opportunity in Dallas as the team doesn’t have Cooper Rush or Trey Lance, both left in free agency. Currently, Will Grier is the next man in line for the job, meaning the job is Milton’s to lose. Even though Milton was a sixth-round pick and the Patriots gave him up for next to nothing, the idea of what he’s capable of brings a little bit of excitement to the backup quarterback position. Between his mobility and his one-game performance last year, there is some intrigue. Can he be a guy who can keep the boat afloat should Dak Prescott miss some games? Is he a guy who has enough playmaking ability to allow the offense to hum if Prescott is out of action for an extended amount of time? That is something that we’ll have to wait to find out, but in the meantime, we’ll be treated to some added excitement come the preseason. How many times have we been able to say that? Today, we’ll examine some backups in years past who, whether they turned out or not, provided us with some level of interest during the preseason. Full disclosure, I didn’t care much about the preseason during my younger years as a fan, so this only goes back about 20 years. If you have preseason stories that go back further, we’d love to hear them. TREY LANCE Yes, this time last year, we prepared for the Trey Lance experiment. The Cowboys used a fourth-round pick to acquire him from San Francisco, so the hope was that something would click for this young quarterback. Sadly, that was not the case. Lance didn’t look good in the preseason, and even though Prescott was lost for half the season, he didn’t get a chance to play any real snaps until the season finale. And when he did play, he looked like he did in the preseason, which was a quarterback who still wasn’t ready to play at the NFL level. Lance is gone now, but for a brief moment, he put a little curiosity in August football. MIKE WHITE Before he was on the Amazing Race, Survivor, or creating captivating episodes of the White Lotus, Mike White was a quarterback for the Cowboys. Okay, maybe we’re talking about a different Mike White, but either way, there was mystery, there was a struggle of power, and there was murder. Wait, no. There was no murder. Like with Lance, fans were just hoping for something more than Cooper Rush, and similarly, they didn’t get it. White struggled in his preseason games and didn’t even make the team the following season. His career didn’t end as he had a few impressive moments as the backup quarterback of the New York Jets, which left us fans wondering if the Cowboys gave him enough time to develop. In the end, he was just a guy with a strong arm who didn’t make enough good decisions to keep him on the roster. DAK PRESCOTT The Prescott story has always been an interesting one. When he first arrived, he was buried on the depth chart behind Tony Romo, Kellen Moore, and Jameill Showers. Yes, Jameill Showers. It didn’t take long for the coaching staff to adore Dak, and a foot injury in practice took out Moore, leaving Prescott with the lion’s share of preseason action. And boy, he didn’t disappoint. Prescott was outstanding during the preseason and for the first time ever, fans felt a sense of security should something happen to Romo. Sadly, that moment came much faster than expected as Romo was injured in the dress rehearsal preseason game, leaving Dak with the key to the offense. And the rest is history. We didn’t know at the time that we were witnessing a changing of the guard in Dallas, but many were excited to see what Prescott was capable of, and it didn’t end after the preseason. TONY ROMO Another odd story, Romo joined the team as an undrafted free agent. Honestly, the memory of him early on is fuzzy, as it’s hard even thinking about what he did in his first couple of years on the team. Buried on the depth chart and a survivor of roster cuts because of his supposed potential, Romo was just an afterthought. In fact, had it not been for Quincy Carter bein released following substance abuse allegations, we might not have ever witnessed the Romo era in Dallas. Gradually, he started making plays in the preseason, and by the time 2006 rolled around, the interest was gaining traction. He didn’t disappoint. He put together his second-straight splashy preseason and quickly became a fan favorite after it was apparent that Drew Bledsoe wasn’t the guy. Romo replaced Bledsoe after six games and never looked back. It took a while, but this UDFA from Eastern Illinois gave us something to cheer for in the preseason. Those are four examples over the last 20 years. A couple of them turned out to be a whole lot of nothing, but a couple turned out unexpectedly well. Where will Milton fall in this group? We don’t need him to have this great origin story like Dak and Romo, but it would be nice if he did
Cowboys roundtable: Discussing team weaknesses, Micah Parsons’ contract, and WR3
Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Our latest BTB Roundtable looks to answer the biggest questions surrounding the team Every week, we gather the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have Jess Haynie, David Howman, Tom Ryle, and Brian Martin. What position is still a weakness for the Cowboys? It’s been quite the dramatic offseason for Dallas this year, but there are still some obvious weaknesses for the team. The team lacks depth at cornerback, creating concerns about pass defense and consistency to stop receivers. At linebacker, depth and top-end talent are both issues, especially with recent injuries and inconsistent play from younger players. Meanwhile, at defensive tackle, the Cowboys have struggled to stop the run up the middle, something that existed for as long time. The team is still lacking a true interior disruptor who can anchor against power-running teams. There are opportunities for additions on all three of these positions, and hopefully training camp will expose who these players will be and put rest to any concerns (hopefully). Brian: For me, it’s without a doubt defensive tackle. After finishing ranked 29th in the league in run defense last year, allowing 137.1 yards per game, the Cowboys didn’t little to upgrade this glaring concern this offseason. Right now they are depending on Mazi Smith suddenly having a breakout season and Jay Toia, a seventh-round pick this year, to be their run stuffers. That sadly doesn’t inspire a lot of confidence. Howman: I’ll say the offensive line. Tyler Booker has rightfully generated excitement, but he’s still a rookie trying to replace a Hall of Famer. Tyler Guyton looks improved, but it’s hard to judge this early in the process, and Terence Steele has always toed the line between reliability and liability. The depth of this group also comes with plenty of question marks that won’t be answered for another two months or so. Tom: Howman makes a good argument, but don’t overlook the thin cornerback group. Trevon Diggs is coming off knee surgery. We have no idea how ready he will be to start the season. Jourdan Lewis is gone and DaRon Bland took a big step back after his breakout rookie season. Add in a new defensive coordinator and scheme, and this could be a weakness other teams will exploit. Jess: There’s more than one potential weakness, and my colleagues did a good job hitting on some. I’m going to add backup QB to the discussion. Dak Prescott has missed 25 games over the last five seasons. Say what you will about the limitations in Cooper Rush’s game, he provided stability and executed well enough to go 9-5 as a starter since 2021. We’re all excited by Joe Milton’s physical gifts, but Dallas is taking a big risk making either him or Will Grier the next man up if Prescott misses time again. It’s not so much about the season-ending injury, but what about the ankle sprain that only knocks Dak out for 4-5 games? You want a QB2 who can keep the season going, and right now, we don’t know if that guy is on the roster. When do you predict Micah Parsons contract gets completed? The delay on Micah Parsons getting a long-term contract continues, and the issue at the moment likely stems from the magnitude of the deal he’s expected to command and exactly what his agent is demanding. Both Jerry Jones and Parsons have confirmed they are ready to make a deal so that leaves the problem to finalizing a deal coming down to the agent. It’s worth noting that Dallas has a recent history of finalizing major long-term extensions during training camp in Oxnard, having locked up other stars there in past years. With that precedent in mind, fans shouldn’t panic yet, as Oxnard could once again be the backdrop for a blockbuster Parsons extension. Brian: I honestly have no idea when Micah Parsons will finally be paid. There doesn’t seem to be any urgency from Jerry Jones and Company to get their superstar pass rusher inked to a new contract extension. I personally hoping everything is finalized before training camp gets underway so that this question quits popping up all the time. Howman: My guess is before training camp, because Jerry Jones wants to milk this for as long as he can but also wants his star player there learning the new defense. That said, I still won’t be surprised if this goes as far as the Cowboys using the franchise tag after the season. Tom: I hate the way this team turns what should be routine negotiations into yet one more source of drama and headlines. Will this turn into a Parsons holdout? It wouldn’t surprise me at all, with Jerry finally caving and paying Parsons two or three weeks into camp. Jess: I figure sometime between the start of training camp and the first preseason game, but I’m not surprised if it happens before the team leaves for Oxnard. Once the spring practices are over, there’s a lull that should allow both sides to focus and get something done. It’s really not the story people are making it out to be; we’ve been here numerous times and the player is always good to go for Week 1. Which player do you think will win the WR3 position for Dallas? The wide receiver position is quite an interesting watch this year in Dallas with the addition of George Pickens. He now secures the WR2 position and opens the third receiver spot wide to competition, and there’s no shortage of contenders. First up for discussion, Jonathan Mingo. Acquired mid‑2024 via trade and using a fourth-round pick, Mingo brings size and youth with a respectable college career while at Ole Miss. He’s currently listed as the fourth wideout but he’s certainly exposed his talents recently at minicamp and has started to turn heads. He may have disappointed in Carolina, but
Countdown to the season opener: Day 77 Alvin Harper
Long Photography-Imagn Images We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 77) 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 77. Alvin Harper Born: July 6, 1967. Lake Wales, FloridaPosition: Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys: 1991-1994Awards: Super Bowl champion- XXVII, XXVIII RVR Photos-Imagn Images Alvin Harper played wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys from 1991 to 1994, after being selected in the first round out of the University of Tennessee. As the perfect complement to Michael Irvin, Harper brought size, speed, and big-play ability to the Cowboys’ passing game during their early 1990s dynasty. Though he wasn’t the primary target, Harper had a knack for delivering in clutch moments, particularly in the postseason, helping the Cowboys win back-to-back Super Bowls January 8, 1995 Troy Aikman to Alvin Harper. 94 yards in the #DallasCowboys‘ 35-9 win over Green Bay in the 1994 NFC Divisional. Then the longest pass in #NFL postseason history pic.twitter.com/545Yvjl4H2 — Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) January 9, 2025 Best known for:Harper was best known for his iconic 70-yard catch-and-run against the 49ers in the 1992 NFC Championship Game, a momentum-shifting play that helped send the Cowboys to their first Super Bowl of the decade. 1992 NFC Championship GameCowboys vs. 49ers The game saw Alvin Harper catch for a 70-yard play to win the game. #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #nfl pic.twitter.com/sUr576ZxEG — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) June 29, 2024 Lesser known fact:Before focusing solely on football, Harper was also a high jumper at Tennessee and once cleared 7 feet 2 inches, showcasing the elite leaping ability that made him such a dangerous red-zone weapon in the NFL. This elite jumping skill was displayed on the field when he dunked the football over the crossbar of the posts after catching a touchdown. ✭ 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 77Alvin Harper#DallasCowboys… pic.twitter.com/ztKUWC5lfe — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) June 19, 2025
BTB Thursday Discussion: What NFC East rival player would you steal if you could?
Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images If you could steal one division rival player and put them on the Cowboys roster… who would you want? A common hypothetical question that people throw out involves the past. What Dallas Cowboys legend would you plug into this year’s roster if you could? To be clear this is a fun question. It is interesting to consider who makes the most sense relative to where the team is in our current moment. We all understand the general appeal. For our Thursday discussion here on the site we are twisting this a little bit: What current NFC East rival player would you steal to place on the Cowboys if you could? Obviously we all dislike the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders and New York Giants, but we can recognize that each of them has talented players in certain spots. If you had the power to outright steal one and put them on the Cowboys… who would you choose? From a Philadelphia angle there are a lot of choices, but perhaps Saquon Barkley would be the winner. In terms of the Commanders we could consider going with Jayden Daniels. The New York Giants are trying very hard. Let us know who you would choose and why in the comments below!
Cowboys news: Dallas adds two and releases two players from the roster
Cowboys making roster moves before training camp – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com The Cowboys brought in a couple of free agent defenders for the upcoming training camp. The Cowboys are expected to sign two players that participated in workouts last week for the team in former Packers CB Robert Rochell and former UFL Birmingham Stallions DT Perrion Winfrey, who are in the process of being signed. The corresponding moves the Cowboys made in order to sign Rochell and Winfrey were waiving DT Justin Rogers and CB Luq Barcoo. Rochell, 27, is entering his fifth year in the league and will now join his sixth different team. The Los Angeles Rams selected Rochell out of Central Arkansas in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, where he spent the first two years of his career. In his rookie season, Rochell played in 11 games and tallied 14 tackles, four pass defenses and an interception before being placed on injured reserve in December of 2021, just months before the Rams won Super Bowl LVI making him a Super Bowl champion. In 2022, he played in all 17 games for the Rams, primarily on special teams. […] In his two seasons playing in the NFL, Winfrey appeared in 14 games and tallied 25 tackles, a tackle for loss and half a sack to go along with two pass deflections. The UFL’s Birmingham Stallions signed Winfrey in October of 2024, and he was named to the 2025 All-UFL team after tallying 29 tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack last season. Winfrey is the third player the Cowboys have signed from the UFL in recent years, joining KaVontae Turpin and another former Birmingham Stallion in Brandon Aubrey. Cowboys among 6 offenses ready for a breakout – Ted Nguyen, The Athletic Will the Cowboys return to the upper echelon of offenses this season? In 2023, the Cowboys ranked second in expected points added (EPA) per play, eighth in explosive play rate, and first in points per drive. In 2024, quarterback Dak Prescott was injured in Week 9, but before that, the Cowboys’ offense floundered, ranking 22nd in EPA per play. They couldn’t run the ball effectively and struggled to find a consistent option outside of receiver CeeDee Lamb. Though it’ll be difficult for the offense to put up the same numbers they did a couple of seasons ago, there’s a chance it could be one of the best this season and have better answers against good defenses than the 2023 team, which funneled targets to Lamb. Lamb had 79 more targets that season than the next leading receiver, tight end Jake Ferguson. The offense was built on timing and precision but needed another explosive option. In the playoffs that season, the Green Bay Packers’ defense doubled Lamb, and the Cowboys’ other receivers struggled to get open. The offense only scored 16 points in the first three quarters before making a late push when the game was mostly out of hand. This offseason, the Cowboys traded for George Pickens. Pickens has a very siloed skill set — he’s a deep-ball winner. But he’s elite at it, and he perfectly complements Lamb, who excels at winning inside and in the intermediate parts of the field. If teams double Lamb, Pickens can punish them deep and Ferguson can eat underneath. The skeleton key for the Cowboys’ offense is the development of left tackle Tyler Guyton, last year’s first-round draft pick. Guyton was relatively new to playing offensive line, having converted from defense in college, but he’s a physical freak who understandably had a rough rookie season. If he lives up to his vast potential, the Cowboys will have a dominant left side with Pro Bowl left guard Tyler Smith. They also committed more resources to building upfront, drafting right guard Tyler Booker in the first round this year. The line has the potential to be a real strength for the Cowboys to go with their talented receiver duo. With Prescott’s return, the stars could be aligning for the Cowboys’ offense. NFL execs, scouts pick their favorite offseason moves: Where George Pickens rates – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN The Pickens trade is ranked as one of the top eight offseason moves in the NFL. Staying with Pittsburgh-related matters, the Steelers moved on from Pickens for a few reasons. His maturity issues were well-known within Pittsburgh’s locker room and front office. So, the Steelers made the evaluation that Pickens and Rodgers probably would not hit it off. But Dallas has leaned into a certain strategy more than any other team. The Cowboys are willing to relinquish draft capital for high-upside talent on rookie contracts. The Cowboys executed three trades in this realm, acquiring Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam, New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III and now Pickens, who has the talent to become a top-10 receiver. You know the Pickens trade might be a winner when people in the NFC East mention, unprompted, that the acquisition might just shift the dynamic of the Cowboys’ offense. “Dealing with CeeDee [Lamb] and him opens things up for them,” a coach in the division said. Added an AFC personnel man: “He’ll be a big piece there. When he’s covered, he’s really open. I know the concerns are there, but I think having an already established passing game with veterans to help him along, and the fact he’s in a contract year, will help keep him in line. If you can tap into what he can do fully, his major ability will shine through.” Ranking the NFL’s Best Cornerback Duos Ahead of the 2025 Season – Mo Moton, Bleacher Report If healthy, there’s no reason why Daron Bland and Trevon Diggs should not be considered a Top 10 duo. 7. Dallas Cowboys: Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland When Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland are healthy, they have All-Pro potential. In 2021, Diggs recorded 21 pass breakups and 11 interceptions, returning two for touchdowns in an All-Pro season. He followed up with 14
Cowboys sign a pair of free agent defenders
Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have a couple of new players. The Dallas Cowboys have made two moves to bolster their depth, signing two free agents on Wednesday at two of their perceived biggest needs on defense. Cornerback Robert Rochell and defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey are now both Cowboys. Another new home for another former Packers cornerback: Free-agent CB Robert Rochell reached agreement today on a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, per agent Kevin Conner of @UniSportsMgmt. pic.twitter.com/GpUZtR3iKK — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 18, 2025 NEWS: The Dallas Cowboys are signing @USFLStallions DT Perrion Winfrey, per @AaronWilson_NFL.@PerrionGSD earned All-#UFL honors this season with Birmingham, as a key force up front with 29 tackles & a sack. Another Stallion headed to Dallas. pic.twitter.com/XN9tOwU8u0 — James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) June 18, 2025 Rochell most recently played with the Packers, where he was teammates with Jaire Alexander, a popular target of Cowboys fans who signed with Baltimore earlier on Wednesday. Rochell was a fourth-round pick out of Central Arkansas back in 2021. Drafted by the Rams, Rochell was pushed into a starting role down the stretch, but an injury ended his season and subsequently limited his availability the following year as well. Rochell was part of the Rams’ preseason cuts ahead of the 2023 season, and he eventually ended up in Green Bay, though he rarely played. Winfrey, on the other hand, was a standout defensive tackle from Oklahoma who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He played minimally as a rookie, but was ultimately released the next summer for an off-the-field incident. Winfrey spent some time on the Jets practice squad, where current Cowboys defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton worked at the time, before eventually joining the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL. This past year, Winfrey was named to the All-UFL for his efforts. The Cowboys were considered to be a bit thin at both positions, with several cornerbacks dealing with injuries and the defensive tackle spot lacking proven depth behind Osa Odighizuwa, Mazi Smith and Solomon Thomas. Both Rochell and Winfrey have some experience under their belts, and should be able to offer improved depth in Dallas.
Dallas Cowboys veterans and rookies scheduled to report to training camp on July 21st
Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images We officially have a report date for Dallas Cowboys training camp. We officially have a date. The Dallas Cowboys, both veterans and rookies, are scheduled to report to training camp in Oxnard, California on July 21st. We have just about a month to go. For the @NFL 2025 Training Camp and Joint Practice Dates and Locations, click here: https://t.co/IDDLWxm8t8 pic.twitter.com/MXfpUt3aYb — NFL345 (@NFL345) June 18, 2025 As you can see in the post there are several teams who have their rookies reporting a few days before the veterans, this is common in the NFL, but the Cowboys are choosing to keep everything working as one operation and working with July 21st as the day for all in question. The Cowboys will officially hold joint practices with the Los Angeles Rams beginning on August 5th, a few weeks into camp. This is also commonplace. While this may just be a date, it is now an official target to move towards as we fight through the final doldrums of the offseason. It is also worth mentioning that this is now the next hard date to look to relative to something like a Micah Parsons extension as players in his situation have chosen to not report to camp in the past. Parsons has expressed that he will report even without an extension in place. Obviously there are a lot of hypotheticals involved in all of that. Onward! To July 21st!
Ranking Top 5 most important Cowboys players on offense in 2025
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Who would you say are the top 5 most important offensive players for the Cowboys? The Dallas Cowboys were a top five scoring offense in three consecutive seasons from 2021 through 2023 under Mike McCarthy. Sadly, last year the bottom fell out mostly due to injuries to key members, ultimately ending McCarthy’s tenure as head coach in Dallas. For Brian Schottenheimer to have a successful season in 2025 in his first year as head coach with the Cowboys, he will once again need the offense to become one of the better units in the league. To do that, he will need several of his players to return from injury and play at top form, along with better seasons from some of the roster. Today, we’re ranking the Top 5 offensive players based on their importance to the team this season. Each one of the players listed below should be instrumental to the Cowboys success or failure in 2025. #5 – LT Tyler Guyton After a rather forgettable rookie seasons full of inconsistencies, Tyler Guyton wasn’t ready to step in and take over for Tyron Smith as Dallas’ left tackle of the future. But, there’s hope he can take a significant step forward in Year 2. In fact, the Cowboys are counting on it. If for whatever reason he struggles once again this season, Dallas could be in trouble with the lack of starting quality depth behind him. #4 – RB Javonte Williams While it’s still a little early to anoint Javonte Williams as Dallas’ starter, he is the best all-around RB they have on the roster. He fits all of the parameters Brian Schottenheimer seems to be looking for at the position as a three-down back and has been impressive throughout OTAs/minicamp. The ground game will be vital to the Cowboys success in 2025 and Williams’ prototypical size and skill set should lead the way. #3 – TE Jake Ferguson Jake Ferguson looked like he was on his way to being a top tight end before 2024. Last season was full of injury for TE1 and he was inconsistent in his play. This left a hole in the middle of the field for Cowboys quarterbacks that wasn’t filled by anyone else. Ferguson’s return to being a playmaker would give the Cowboys options in the passing game once again. #2 – WR CeeDee Lamb CeeDee Lamb has been the driving force of Dallas’ passing game for several years now with little help around him. With the aid of George Pickens he won’t be so heavily relied upon as in years past, however, he still the most consistent playmaker the Cowboys have on the offensive side of the ball. Even with Pickens on board now, No. 88’s importance to the team is undeniable and to lose him for any amount of time could prove detrimental. #1 – QB Dak Prescott To no surprise of anyone, Dak Prescott comes in at No. 1 as the most important offensive player. As he goes, so goes the Cowboys. Prescott is surrounded by weapons this year and that should make his job much easier. Because of that, there’s reason to believe he could return to MVP form, if he can remain healthy. Fortunately, all signs point to him being completely healed from his season-ending hamstring injury, which should help lead to him having a bounce-back year in 2025.
Countdown to the season opener: Day 78 Leonard Davis
Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 78) 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 78. Leonard Davis Born: September 5, 1978. Wortham, TexasPosition: Offensive guardDallas Cowboys: 2007-2010Awards: All-Pro- 2007Pro Bowl– 2007, 2008, 2009 Brett Davis-Imagn Images Leonard Davis played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2007 to 2010 after signing as a high-profile free agent from the Arizona Cardinals. Standing 6’6” and weighing over 360 pounds, Davis brought overwhelming size and strength to the Cowboys’ offensive line. He primarily played right guard in Dallas and quickly became a cornerstone of the unit, helping power one of the NFL’s top rushing attacks during his tenure. Davis was named to three Pro Bowls, all consecutively while playing for Dallas, and he played a key role in protecting Tony Romo and opening lanes for running backs like Marion Barber. Brett Davis-Imagn Images Best known for:Davis was best known for his sheer physical dominance and size. He towered at 6-foot-6 and weighed a colossal 358 pounds. Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Lesser known fact:Outside of football, Davis is also a classically trained bass guitarist and has played in a heavy metal band. The band also featured Marc Colombo. #COWBOYS TOP 5 All-Time Vet Free Agency Signings – via @richiewhitt .. ARGUE AWAY! 5. Leonard Davis, 20074. Terrell Owens, 20063. Jay Novacek, 19902. Nate Newton, 19861. Deion Sanders, 1995https://t.co/51ddzSNfMt — fishsports ✭ (@fishsports) March 17, 2024