What Eagles fans should know about the Dallas Cowboys before training camp begins
The Eagles have one of the youngest teams in the NFL after several key departures and the retirement of Brandon Graham during the offseason. Such attrition provides the opportunity for younger players on the roster to assume larger roles while creating another Super Bowl window for a team that'll have new starters at several key defensive positions.
Over the next two weeks, we will conduct mini-previews of four NFC East teams as they begin reporting for training camp, with the Giants' rookies set to report a week from Tuesday. Washington is next, with Philadelphia reporting on July 21 and Dallas reporting on July 22.
With mid-July fast approaching, we're looking at what Eagles fans should know about the Dallas Cowboys before training camp begins.
Cowboys' external free agency additions this offseason:
WR | George Pickens -- Acquired in trade with PIT (5/7)
OT | Hakeem Adeniji -- Signed with DAL (4/17)
G | Saahdiq Charles --Signed with DAL (4/9)
QB | Joe Milton III -- Signed in trade with NE (4/3)
WR | Parris Campbell --Signed with DAL (3/15)
T | Dakoda Shepley -- Signed with DAL (3/14)
DE | Dante Fowler Jr. --Signed with DAL (3/14)
RB | Miles Sanders --Signed with DAL (3/14)
CB | Israel Mukuamu-Signed with DAL (3/13)
LB | Kenneth Murray Jr. -- Acquiredin trade with TEN (3/12)
LB | Jack Sanborn --Signed with DAL (3/12)
CB | Kaiir Elam-- acquired in trade with BUF (3/12)
P | Bryan Anger -- Signed with DAL (3/11)
DE | Payton Turner -- Signed with DAL (3/11)
WR | KaVontae Turpin --Re-signed with DAL (3/11)
DT | Solomon Thomas --Signed with DAL (3/13)
OL | Robert Jones --Signed with DAL (3/10)
RB | Javonte Williams --Signed with DAL (3/10)
LS | Trent Sieg --Signed with DAL (3/10)
S | Markquese Bell --- Signed with DAL (3/9)
S | Juanyeh Thomas --Re-signed with DAL (3/5)
DE | Tyrus Wheat --Re-signed with DAL (3/5)
G | Brock Hoffman -- Re-signed with DAL (3/4)
CB | C.J. Goodwin --Re-signed with DAL (3/4)
DT | Osa Odighizuwa -- Signed extension with DAL (3/4)
Cowboys' external free agency departures this offseason:
RG | Zack Martin Retired/ReleasedDE | Demarcus Lawrence Signed with SEA (3/12)WR | Brandin Cooks Signed with NO (3/21)QB | Trey Lance Signed with LAC (4/2)LB | Eric Kendricks UFACB | Jourdan Lewis Signed with JAX (3/10)QB | Cooper Rush Signed with BAL (3/16)DT | Linval Joseph UFALT | Chuma Edoga Signed with JAX (3/13)RB | Rico Dowdle Signed with CAR (3/12)DE | Chauncey Golston Signed with NYG (3/13)LB | Nick Vigil UFACB | Amani Oruwariye Agreed to terms with TEN (5/13)DT | Carlos Watkins UFADE | Carl Lawson UFA
Cowboys key weapons
On offense, Dallas will attack opposing defenses with a healthy Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens as its primary weapons, along with Jake Ferguson at tight end, featuring a revamped run game and an improved offensive line. On defense, everything starts with Micah Parsons, the re-signed Osa Odighizuwa, DaRon Bland, and a returning Trevon Diggs.
Will the Cowboys' free agency additions pan out?
Dallas acquired star wide receiver George Pickens via trade following a quiet free agency period that saw the team add Solomon Thomas (Edge), running back Javonte Williams, running back Miles Sanders, wide receiver Parris Campbell, Robert Jones (OL), Payton Turner (Edge), and linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. among others.
How did the Cowboys approach the 2025 NFL draft?
The Dallas Cowboys had a total of nine draft picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Their selections included: Tyler Booker (1st round, 12th overall), Donovan Ezeiruaku (2nd round, 44th overall), Shavon Revel Jr. (3rd round, 76th overall), Jaydon Blue (5th round, 149th overall), Shemar James (5th round, 152nd overall), Ajani Cornelius (6th round, 204th overall), Jay Toia (7th round, 217th overall), Phil Mafah (7th round, 239th overall), and Tommy Akingbesote (7th round, 247th overall). Booker and Ezeiruaka expect to be immediate contributors, while Jaydon Blue could be a breakout candidate at running back.
When does the Dallas Cowboys start training camp?
The NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys are headed back to Oxnard, California, for training camp from July 22 through August 13. This year's camp will mark the 46th year the team has trained in Southern California and the 19th consecutive season they have spent at the Oxnard location. It's also the first training camp for Brian Schottenheimer as the team's head coach – before replacing Mike McCarthy, Schottenheimer was the offensive coordinator for two seasons. The practices include three preseason games, the first of which is against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 9.
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