The second day of open practice kicked off in Oxnard for the Dallas Cowboys today. Here is a collection of the best plays and notes we found on social media.
For those worried about the cornerback position, Kaiir Elam has been a pleasant surprise.
Kaair Elam has been the Cowboys’ most consistent CB so far through OTAs, minicamp, and one day of training camp practice. pic.twitter.com/NWzkVNj8VE
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 23, 2025
Klayton Adams is getting this Cowboys offensive line used to pushing into the second level and finding space
quickly.
You can make the o-line coach an OC but you can’t take the o-line coach out of the OC.
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 23, 2025
Klayton Adams watching Tyler Guyton and Tyler Smith work on a drill. #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/G3L360YV3S
Wide receivers get to work.
WRs at work ⚠️#CowboysCamp | @AmericanAir pic.twitter.com/Zy7NQ7lsHW
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) July 23, 2025
Despite a day of controversial takes from the media, Micah Parsons continues to show up.
Micah Parsons is out here again with his teammates.#dallascowboys #cowboys #cowboysnation pic.twitter.com/t0sFW85i6R
— Sam Gannon (@SamGannon87) July 23, 2025
The running back battle continues.
a lot to sort out in the #Cowboys battle at running back in #trainingcamp.
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) July 23, 2025
and “a lot” is an understatement. pic.twitter.com/mByDciKPax
Much better start for the Cowboys offense today. Miles Sanders breaks out. pic.twitter.com/tVD830SUVS
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 23, 2025
Jaydon Blue pic.twitter.com/BAFNNmB5Zk
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 23, 2025
Javonte Williams pic.twitter.com/zcgq5sjAHV
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 23, 2025
Target practice with the quarterbacks saw Dak Prescott hitting the mark with consistency. (Someone tag David Carr).
QB1 = . #Cowboys #trainingcamp pic.twitter.com/6TSkx02WwV
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) July 23, 2025
We got to see some more of that KaVontae Turpin speed on sneaky screen plays. More of this to come!
KaVontae Turpin pic.twitter.com/QkqSlt30bg
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 23, 2025
Joe Milton took his brakes off and went wheeling downfield to show off his athleticism.
Joe Milton read option pull pic.twitter.com/wRA65Pm4JL
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 23, 2025
Dak to Jake Ferguson connection is rebuilding. Last year, Ferguson saw his fair share of struggles.
a connection that was sorely missed by the #Cowboys last season:
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) July 23, 2025
Dak Prescott to Jake Ferguson. pic.twitter.com/YHtuICWpYC
Quite a bit of Dak Prescott to Jake Ferguson today pic.twitter.com/5ZieQBUSuI
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 23, 2025
We had ourselves another scuffle and Brian Schottenheimer made sure to let the team know that this sort of action will not be tolerated.
At the end of the fight Brian Schottenheimer brought the troops over. Markquese Bell threw a punch during the fractious event and punched Troy Pride in the neck. Pride was on a knee for a few moments. Everything is good now. pic.twitter.com/jlClk8gqnc
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) July 23, 2025
Johnathan Mingo has another day of proving himself.
Joe Milton has had a much better day so far. Here he connects with Jonathan Mingo, who makes a nice contested catch. #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/XhBlIe54lx
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 23, 2025
mingo makin’ plays #CowboysCamp | @AmericanAir pic.twitter.com/IrvqLwbB8K
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) July 23, 2025
Dak to Mingo on 3rd and 8 pic.twitter.com/jNUFrLZQl3
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) July 23, 2025
One more thing: No DaRon Bland at practice.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) July 23, 2025
Elam then lands a turnover on the day. Exciting times.
go down & get it @kaiirelam5 | @AmericanAir pic.twitter.com/iXZjLrimnF
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) July 23, 2025
Kaair Elam had a PBU in every minicamp practice and in OTAs. He did drop a couple INTs.
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 23, 2025
Not this time.
Elam had a diving INT of Dak Prescott, who threw his second in as many practices. #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/ayS8ZQLcQd
Keep an eye on this folks, sounds nothing but worth noting.
George Pickens took a shot at the end of this catch and is down on the sideline pic.twitter.com/dXDyrCoXR0
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 23, 2025
George Pickens looked to suffer from a left calf cramp that had him down for a bit. Was able to walk off on his own pic.twitter.com/Vu0HmpQAg6
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) July 23, 2025
Highlight of The Day
CeeDee Lamb is his own highlight reel, and we got to see the celebration between Lamb and George Pickens.
CeeDee Lamb absolutely playing with the Cowboys defenders.
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 23, 2025
Come for the highlight, stay for the celebration with George Pickens, including their handshake. #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/4238tlRcIj
Fan Section
CD Highlight reel today!
— The Chairman (@apollohedge) July 23, 2025
I want Mingo going for that WR4 spot!!
— Erick Rosales (@Erick_MRosales) July 23, 2025
CeeDee is top 3 in the league
— Sebastian Rodriguez (@Koastt) July 23, 2025
If Ferguson does not eat in the seams this season, it will be a tragedy!
— Let’s Talk Cowboys (@LetsTalkCoboys) July 23, 2025
I would like to know what Pickens says about differences between Pitt and Dallas
— Cowboy Racer (@DCNC70) July 23, 2025
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