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Zack Martin provided Tuesday’s biggest camp highlight simply by walking out onto the practice field in uniform and taking part in snaps again with his linemates. We’ve got your first look at the Cowboys’ best five in the spots they should be occupying come Week 1, and we’ve also got the inside story on the face-to-face meeting that kickstarted Martin’s new deal.

Elsewhere, Jalen Tolbert makes a ridiculous touchdown grab, Micah Parsons gives everyone a scare, Leighton Vander Esch shows off his newest trick, and Damone Clark talks about overcoming the heartbreaking start to his pro career. We’ve got the philosophy behind Mike McCarthy’s preseason strategy, as well as a look at which Cowboys coaches have the most to prove this season. All that, plus player rankings, what Bill Belichick really thinks of his new running back, and more of the incredible origin story of the Cowboys’ newest superhero, Deuce Vaughn. That’s up in News and Notes…

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Monday was a big day in Cowboys Nation, with a couple of late-breaking contract developments sending two longtime stars in different directions. We’ve got details on the new deal that has Zack Martin already back in Oxnard with his team, as well as a look at when AT&T Stadium will see Ezekiel Elliott come in wearing enemy colors. But Zeke wasn’t the only back to get a new gig; the Cowboys will also get reacquainted with Dalvin Cook this season after he signed with a team who’s on the 2023 schedule.

Meanwhile, we’ll get you caught up on everything that happened Saturday when the Jaguars came to town, including an injury for a member of the linebacker corps, more questions at kicker, and the electrifying performance that proved to Deuce Vaughn that he most certainly belongs. We’re talking Tyron Smith and Michael Gallup, plus we’re getting to know the undrafted free agent who’s making a case for the team to carry five tight ends. All that, plus DeMarcus Ware’s new display in Canton seems to have a glaring omission. Today’s News and Notes, coming right up…

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Thursday’s practice session produced some moments that should excite all Cowboys fans. CeeDee Lamb dominated the day and added to his highlight reel, KaVontae Turpin lined up in an unusual spot, and Dak Prescott shared a cool exchange with a young fan in the stands. But the day also saw an already-thin offensive line lose another body as Chuma Edoga went down with a knee issue.

Elsewhere, we turn a spotlight on the defense: Mazi Smith will make his NFL debut this weekend, DeMarvion Overshown is making believers out of Cowboys coaches and players, and Neville Gallimore opens up about his uphill climb after a deceptively nasty injury. We’re looking at the rushing attack for Saturday’s game, previewing Mike McCarthy’s return to calling the offensive shots, looking way ahead to the 2024 free agency class, and wishing Jaylon Smith well as he joins another new team. That’s all ahead in News and Notes.

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There were no fans in the stands for Wednesday’s walkthrough practice, but training camp rolls on as the Cowboys prepare for their first preseason test against the Jaguars. We’ve got news on which position group may be the most fun to watch Saturday night, as well as why this week’s initial depth chart may not mean much.

Meanwhile, rookie Luke Schoonmaker has a leg up in gaining back the ground he’s lost to injury, Micah Parsons wants it all and he wants it now, and Jalen Tolbert’s back-to-school notebook might just give him the edge in acing his sophomore season at wide receiver. We’ve got the outstanding reason Tony Pollard missed two days of practice, word that a former Cowboy won’t be joining a divisional rival, news of a possible new TV gig for Michael Irvin, and plans for a DeMarcus Ware celebration at his collegiate alma mater. That’s all up in News and Notes.

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Training camp is starting to take a toll on the Cowboys, with several players getting dinged up on Tuesday. The team’s top rookie sat out due to knee discomfort, but test results came with a sigh of relief later in the day. An offensive lineman was forced to leave practice early, and a wide receiver trying to make the team took a hard hit while making the catch of the day.

Meanwhile, we’ve got questions after seeing the first depth chart, Rico Dowdle talks about the massive opportunity before him, the only kicker on the roster has a perfect day, and Mike McCarthy hints at his plan for KaVontae Turpin. The most important player on the defense may not be who you think, a young DB looks to be Dan Quinn’s next multitool, and Trevon Diggs goes PrimeTime with a high-stepping highlight. All that, plus that turning-point moment that DeMarcus Ware talked about for the first time while making his Hall of Fame speech: that and more is in this edition of News and Notes.

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The Cowboys’ final full week in Oxnard got off to a busy start. A highly-anticipated rookie finally made his training camp debut, and the team moved on from one struggling specialist. Zack Martin continued his holdout, and not only does the team seem firmly entrenched in their position, history suggests that walking away from the table when it comes to a superstar and his money is only getting easier for Jerry Jones.

Meanwhile, Micah Parsons learned where he finished in the players’ Top 100 poll, Mike McCarthy hints at how much playing time Dak Prescott will see in the preseason opener, and we find out Dallas almost lost out on getting Stephon Gilmore. Ronald Jones’s tough training camp continues with more bad news, the team announces its hometown practice dates, and we have highlights from the weekend’s Hall of Fame festivities for Chuck Howley and DeMarcus Ware. That and more in this edition of News and Notes.

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Friday turned into quite the payday for Cowboys safety Malik Hooker, who wrapped up the week by coming to terms with the club on a three-year contract extension. But Zack Martin is also seeing dollar signs, as his fines for missing training camp have passed a pricey milestone.

Elsewhere, Dan Quinn goes digging for the 2000 Ravens’ secret sauce, diminutive rookie Deuce Vaughn discusses delivering big hits on unsuspecting defenders, Damone Clark prepares to take the league by storm in 2023, and a former Cowboys receiver take a deep dive into a single pass-play rep from practice to show who needs to step up their game. We’re also previewing the Hall of Fame speech from DeMarcus Ware that has to do double-duty, wishing the best for Chuck Howley on what was supposed to be his day in the sun, and getting to know the unlikely specialist who finesses the enshrinees’ moment on the mic. That and more, in this edition of News and Notes.

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Thursday’s practice saw impressive moments from Stephon Gilmore, Tony Pollard, and Johnathan Hankins, among others. But they’re not the only Cowboys who have impressed in camp. We’ve got other names to know, as well as an early guide to which cornerbacks are rising to the top in a rather crowded room.

Elsehwere, Luke Schoonmaker looks to be close to a return, Dak Prescott has advice for a fellow quarterback working through a familiar issue, and there are new whispers that Dalvin Cook could soon be wearing a star. Mike McCarthy has no worries about his AWOL right guard, linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is the latest Cowboy to do double-duty within the Dallas defense, and DeMarcus Ware goes way outside his comfort zone in kicking off his Hall of Fame weekend. All that and more, in this edition of News and Notes.

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Fans weren’t present at training camp on Wednesday, leaving the taste of Tuesday’s smack talk to be the main fodder for the midweek Cowboys news cycle. Trevon Diggs and Dak Prescott’s brief verbal sparring match may have inspired a few hot takes on sports talk radio, but the R-rated exchange will be long forgotten by the time the team takes the field again on Thursday.

Meanwhile, an eight-time Pro Bowler says he’s getting re-acclimated to his usual spot up front, even as his position coach continues to make do without Zack Martin in Oxnard. We have an update on the battle of the camp kickers, Dan Quinn reveals what’s new and improved about Micah Parsons’s game, and we’re giving early grades to the Dallas wide receivers. All that, plus DeMarcus Ware shares how fear of getting hit led to him becoming a Hall of Fame sack master, and Jaylon Smith may soon be wearing the silver and black. That’s all in this edition of News and Notes.

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Day 2 of padded practice is in the books for the Oxnard Cowboys, and while Dak Prescott, Brandin Cooks, and Deuce Vaughn turned in highlight-reel-worthy moments, Micah Parsons caused a bit of a scare with a very close call on his red-jersey-clad quarterback. You’ll see all those plays here, along with an update on Sam Williams’s shoulder injury, Ronald Jones’s suspension, and how Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy offered differing perspectives on the current Cowboys backfield situation.

Also in this morning’s catch-up, who stands to capitalize on Luke Schoonmaker’s foot issue, predicting a jump for Jalen Tolbert and Jabril Cox, and guessing what the offense’s run/pass split will really look like. Brett Maher opens up about his postseason meltdown, DeMarcus Ware reveals why being a part of this year’s Canton class is extra-special, Taco Charlton is getting another shot at an NFL roster, and remembering the time the late Pee-wee Herman showed up at Cowboys training camp. That’s all up in News and Notes.

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