Cowboys Enter Camp Fully Healthy for First Time in Years as Pickens Stays 'Dialed In'
Dallas has no players on the PUP or non-football injury lists, and George Pickens is drawing praise for his focus even while playing on a $27.3M franchise tag.
The Dallas Cowboys opened training camp with no players on the PUP or non-football injury lists for the first time in years, a rare clean bill of health that includes cornerback DaRon Bland and edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku both clearing recent rehab stints.
How is George Pickens approaching his contract year?
Pickens is playing this season on a $27.3 million franchise tag after a career-best 93 catches in 2025. Coach Schottenheimer said he's "as dialed in in meetings as I've seen him," a notable sign given the uncertainty around his long-term future with the team.
Who else is standing out early?
Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham, a first-round pick, has taken first-team defensive reps and flashed strong instincts in both run support and coverage. Fellow rookie Caleb Downs has integrated quickly at safety, with former Alabama teammate Tyler Booker calling him "special."
How's the offense looking early?
Dak Prescott threw multiple touchdowns in a recent practice, including two to Miles Flournoy, with an emphasis this camp on fixing last season's red-zone struggles after Dallas converted just 37 of 65 chances inside the 20 in 2025. Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is also handling "green dot" play-calling duties for the first time as he works back into a full-time role.
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- ESPN: 2026 Dallas Cowboys training camp: Latest intel, updates
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