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News, Blog and GuidesThe Dallas Cowboys held their first padded practice of training camp in Oxnard on Tuesday and here’s what the day brought with it.
Jennifer BubelEnglish_ASUpdate: Jul 30th, 2024 19:39 EDT0
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The Cowboys held their first padded practice of training camp on Tuesday and there was some good news to come out of it. No, CeeDee Lamb still didn’t show up, and no, neither he nor Dak Prescott has been given a contract extension yet. BUT we did see the return of cornerback Trevon Diggs as well as promising talent from some rookies.
Dallas Cowboys training camp: First padded practice highlights
While it’s exciting to have Diggs back on the field after his ACL injury ended his season early last year, he’s still easing back in so the limited reps he saw today weren’t the most thrilling to watch.
This is about all of the action we’ve seen from Trevon Diggs today, getting some light reps as he eases back into practice. pic.twitter.com/KlfvcY3ddi
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) July 30, 2024
The excitement of the day came from players like DeMarvion Overshown, Marshawn Kneeland, and Tyler Guyton. Here are some of the highlights from the Dallas Cowboys’ first padded practice.
Overshown shows potential
Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown had to miss his entire rookie season last year due to a torn ACL, but he’s back now and out to prove his potential. He did so today, proving that he’s healthy again and showing off his explosiveness on plays like these ones:
Watch Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown get in the backfield pic.twitter.com/y6DmuHmVNa
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) July 30, 2024
DeMarvion Overshown with the starters on the first team 11-on-11 snap. The speed is there. #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/q4RK85yyRJ
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 30, 2024
Marshawn Kneeland steps up to the plate
The Cowboys were dealt a devastating blow when they lost defensive end Sam Williams to a season-ending ACL/MCL injury last week. That thrust rookie Marshawn Kneeland into the spotlight and he lived up to the task on Tuesday. But Kneeland didn’t just get reps in at DE – he also practiced as defensive tackle, showing that he is not limited to one position.
DeMarcus Lawrence coaching up the young #Cowboys edge rushers who will be asked to step up — along with Marshawn Kneeland — after the loss of Sam Williams.#Cowboys #trainingcamp pic.twitter.com/YhmmmCYVJn
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) July 30, 2024
Guyton holds his own against Parsons…again
Rookie first-round pick, offensive tackle Tyler Guyton, was promoted to first-team left tackle on Sunday. He was pitted against Dallas’ best edge rusher, Micah Parsons, and was able to hold his own. With the pads on during Tuesday’s practice, Guyton was still able to take on Parsons.
Parsons is one the NFL’s best defenders and even with three guys on him, he’s able to make plays. Yet Guyton was able to stop him in practice on Tuesday, with pads on.
Tyler Guyton in pass pro against Micah Parsons with the 1s. Dak Prescott with a nice completion to Tyron Billy-Johnson. #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/NdyGRvi4sV
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 30, 2024
With Tyron Smith out, it may be Tyler Guyton in at left tackle this season.
Unexpected performance by Tyron Billy-Johnson
With CeeDee Lamb sitting out practice, receiver Tyron Billy-Johnson stepped up to the plate, catching a nice pass from Prescott as well as breaking up a potential interception by Nahshon Wright.
Didn't get the ball, but Tyron Billy-Johnson absolutely cooked Wright here. good grief.h/t training camp live: https://t.co/hEyPyYWtAQ pic.twitter.com/HogvhmDgBp
— John Owning (@JohnOwning) July 26, 2024
But where are the fans??
Despite today being the first padded practice, the stands were unusually sparse in Oxnard, California. Usually the Cowboys don’t have a problem filling bleachers, but the stands were barren during Tuesday’s practice. It’s shocking because the Cowboys are America’s Team, but it’s not shocking because fans are getting understandably tired of Jerry Jones and the Cowboys’ lack of urgency to make smart offseason moves and/or win a Super Bowl.
Not many fans for Cowboys’ first practice in pads pic.twitter.com/28CxicEuct
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 30, 2024
Other points of note
In other news coming from the Cowboys’ first padded practice, Micah Parsons gave everyone a mild scare when he fell down after a particularly rough hit by OT Chuma Edoga. Thankfully, all seems to be fine with the superstar edge rusher.
