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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
What Eagles fans should know about the Dallas Cowboys before training camp begins
With mid-July fast approaching, we're looking at 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.
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
10 biggest questions facing the Eagles ahead of training camp
Who'll replace Brandon Graham's leadership is among the ten biggest questions for the Philadelphia Eagles as the team gets set to report for training camp The Eagles are one week away from returning to the NovaCare Complex for an intense training camp, and the vibe is entirely different after winning Super Bowl 59. Philadelphia returns just about every key contributor on offense, but will look to replace Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers) and Mekhi Becton (Chargers). On defense, Vic Fangio's unit will look to replace seven key starters or contributors, including the legendary Brandon Graham, as well as critical veterans like Josh Sweat, Darius Slay, Milton Williams, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson. With the first practice scheduled for July 23, we're looking at the ten biggest questions for the Eagles ahead of training camp. Can Kevin Patullo keep the machine running In his one season with the Eagles, Moore led an explosive Philadelphia offense, which included Saquon Barkley becoming the ninth 2,000-yard rusher in NFL history. Last season, Philadelphia finished eighth in total yards, seventh in points, and second in rushing yards, but it had a league-low in passing attempts. Patullo enters as Jalen Hurts' fourth offensive coordinator under Nick Sirianni and fifth if you include his rookie season spent with Doug Pederson and Press Taylor. Patullo has served as the team's passing game coordinator since 2021 and was appointed associate head coach in 2023. Patullo's inheriting an offense with a 2000-yard rusher, an All-Pro wide receiver, a No. 2 wide receiver with All-Pro talent, and a dynamic tight end. The run-pass ratio can be adjusted somewhat, but this Ferrari needs to be treated with precision and maintained accordingly. Who will assume the leadership role without Brandon Graham One year after Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce retired, Brandon Graham walked away as the longest-tenured and most successful Eagles in franchise history. With three legends now departed, who assumes the leadership role? Nolan Smith enters year three with traits and work ethic similar to Graham's and could take the role, along with All-Pro Jalen Carter and Zack Baun. Will Dallas Goedert finally have a 1,000-yard season? Goedert reworked his deal and will return to the Eagles looking to post his first 1,000-yard season. Last season, Goedert played in 10 games, logging 42 receptions for 496 yards, averaging 11.8 yards per catch, and two scores. Goedert has missed 15 games since the start of the 2022 season and has only played a full slate of games once. Can Jordan Davis break out? The Eagles have yet to decide on Davis's fifth-year option, which would cost the franchise $12.9 million. Davis logged 27 tackles (15 solo), one sack, and two passes defended while playing in all 17 regular-season games in 2024. He added six tackles (four solo), including two sacks and one pass defense, across four playoff appearances. Davis started every regular-season game for the second year in a row, but he logged 122 fewer defensive snaps and ceded snaps to second-year defensive lineman Moro Ojomo. Philadelphia targeting Walter Nolen or Darius Alexander could spell doom for Davis. Will Kelee Ringo be a starter? Ringo has worked to become a starter or key contributor and should have the first opportunity to replace Darius Slay in the lineup. He possesses length, physicality, and speed, standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 207 pounds. Who will replace C.J. Gardner-Johnson? Pressure bust pipes, and one year after returning to the field following ACL surgery, Sydney Brown could be tasked with replacing Gardner-Johnson's physicality and big-play attributes. Andrew Mukuba was selected in the second round, but he's yet to sign his four-year rookie deal. Tristin McCollum and Andre Sam offer added depth. Will Saquon Barkley be on a pitch count? Barkley led the league with a franchise record of 2,005 rushing yards, making him the ninth player in NFL history to post 2,000+ rushing yards in a season. Overall, Barkley logged the 8th-most rushing yards in league history. After 345 carries in 2024, Barkley is expected to be light work up until Week 1. Still, AJ Dillon or Will Shipley could see an increase in snaps early on. Who'll replace the departed free agents? During the first wave of free agency, Philadelphia saw Josh Sweat (Cardinals), Milton Williams (Patriots), Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers), Mekhi Becton (Chargers), Isaiah Rodgers (Vikings), Fred Johnson (Jaguars), Parris Campbell (Cowboys), Darius Slay (Steelers) and Oren Burks (Bengals) all depart. Still, they rebounded to make several key signings, including A.J. Dillon (RB), Joshua Uche (LB), Adoree' Jackson (CB), Charley Hughlett (LS), Patrick Johnson (LB), Avery Williams (KR/PR), Matt Pryor (OL) Kylen Granson (TE), and Azeez Ojulari (OLB) to name a few. Kelee Ringo, Jalyx Hunt, Moro Ojomo, Will Shipley, AJ Dillon, and Terrace Marshall could all have key roles. At the same time, rookies Jihaad Campbell and Andrew Mukuba are expected to hit the ground running. Will Nakobe Dean be available? Dean is recovering from a knee injury he suffered during the playoffs last season. While some wonder if he'll be available in 2025, the former Georgia All-American could be ahead of schedule. Depending on the extent of the injury, reports suggested it could take nine months to start running and 12 months for sports," Dr. Dinesh Dhanaraj, the chief of orthopedic surgery at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, told the Philly Voice in January. A former third-round pick, Dean was elite in his first full season as a starter, finishing second on the team in tackles (128) while also producing three sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries. Will Jahan Dotson have a breakout season? The Eagles acquired Jahan Dotson from the Commanders nearly a year ago, and he'll need to produce if he wants a long-term contract. Dotson took time developing a rapport with quarterback Jalen Hurts and only accounted for 19 catches for 216 yards -- despite playing 674 snaps in the regular season. Dotson was reliable in the postseason, logging three catches for 53 yards and a touchdown. Dotson and Hurts spent most of the off-season working out together, and he'll look for a big breakout season. Bonus: Can Tyler Steen lockdown the right guard spot? Steen, 24, was a third-round choice (65th overall) out of Alabama back in 2023 and has played in 28 games with three starts. Steen was better when called upon in his second season. He started two games in the regular season and started at left guard in the NFC Championship Game win over the Commanders. Steen (6-6, 321) performed well at times in 2024, but he was one of the worst graded guards according to Pro Football Focus. Among the 77 qualified guards in the NFL last season, Steen ranked 75th. For some point of reference, only his new teammate and competition at right guard, Kenyon Green, was worse. Green was 76th, Matt Pryor was 21st in Chicago, and Becton was 20th. The Eagles saw four free agents depart on offense, including right guard Mekhi Becton, who signed a two-year deal worth as much as $20 million with the Los Angeles Chargers. That opened the door for Steen to win the starting job for the first time since the Eagles drafted him in the third round in 2023.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lane Johnson: I still feel young in heart, but you can't ignore Father Time
With Brandon Graham's retirement after Philadelphia won Super Bowl LIX, Lane Johnson is now the Eagles' elder statesman. Entering his 13th season, the two-time, first-team All-Pro offensive tackle is still under contract through 2027. If he plays that long, it would put him in a tie with Graham as the longest-tenured player in franchise history. Advertisement "Yeah, if there's anybody to end a tie with, it would be BG. It's crazy that we had a number of guys who all stayed together for all these years," Johnson said in an interview with NFL Network's Good Morning Football this week. "Yeah, it doesn't feel like [season] No. 13, but here it is. 'I still feel young in heart, but you can't ignore Father Time. I'm still having fun and enjoying what I do. I love being around the guys, competing and it's just something that I really love doing every minute of it.' The No. 4 overall pick of the 2013 draft, Johnson has started 158 games and won a pair of Super Bowls with the Eagles over his long career.
NBC Sports
10-07-2025
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- NBC Sports
Lane Johnson: I still feel young in heart, but you can't ignore Father Time
With Brandon Graham's retirement after Philadelphia won Super Bowl LIX, Lane Johnson is now the Eagles' elder statesman. Entering his 13th season, the two-time, first-team All-Pro offensive tackle is still under contract through 2027. If he plays that long, it would put him in a tie with Graham as the longest-tenured player in franchise history. 'Yeah, if there's anybody to end a tie with, it would be BG. It's crazy that we had a number of guys who all stayed together for all these years,' Johnson said in an interview with NFL Network's Good Morning Football this week. 'Yeah, it doesn't feel like [season] No. 13, but here it is. 'I still feel young in heart, but you can't ignore Father Time. I'm still having fun and enjoying what I do. I love being around the guys, competing and it's just something that I really love doing every minute of it.' The No. 4 overall pick of the 2013 draft, Johnson has started 158 games and won a pair of Super Bowls with the Eagles over his long career.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lane Johnson Speaks Out on Chasing Eagles Record
Lane Johnson Speaks Out on Chasing Eagles Record originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's rare to see a player spend an entire career with one team in today's free agency and salary cap NFL. And yet … Advertisement The Philadelphia Eagles have enjoyed that luxury with three of the biggest fan favorites of all time.. Fletcher Cox, Jason Kelce, and Brandon Graham have all retired in the last two seasons, with record-setting work across the board for each star. Graham specifically retired with the most games and seasons played in Eagles history this offseason. There's one more player on the Eagles who has played over 10 seasons with the organization over the last two decades. And he's the last of Philadelphia's "core four" to continue playing. Over the last few months, Eagles tackle Lane Johnson signed a contract extension through the 2027 season. As he prepares for his 13th season, the All-Pro knows he may never be able to chase Graham's record, but will try it anyway. Advertisement On "Good Morning Football" this week, Johnson explained exactly why. "Yeah, if there were anybody to end in a tie with, it would be (Brandon Graham)," Johnson said when asked if he would attempt to break a tie with Graham at 15 years with the Eagles. "It's crazy that we had a number of guys all together for all of these years. And yeah, I mean, it doesn't feel like No. 13, but here it is. I still feel young at heart, but you know you can't ignore Father Time. "But, man, I'm still having fun and I enjoy what I do. And I love being around the guys and competing. It's just something that I really love doing, every minute of it." Johnson is the elder statesman in the locker room for Philadelphia moving forward. It may be difficult to get to Graham's record, but it's obvious that the All-Pro tackle is ready to give it one legend-making try. Advertisement Related: Eagles Need To Sign Super Bowl Slot Receiver, Claims ESPN Related: Gilmore Could Be Tug-Of-War Signing For Cowboys vs. Eagles This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
