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It’s the fourth training camp practice in Oxnard for the Dallas Cowboys. Tomorrow the pads come on and things take a big jump, but there is still plenty to watch. And the very first didn’t take long to walk onto the field.
Hooker szn! (Keep your mind out of the gutter.)
Malik Hooker wearing No. 28 with the Cowboys pic.twitter.com/Hmod3yxUEC
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 27, 2021
Dallas had to make a roster move as well.
Malik Hooker is officially signed. Mitch Hyatt is on injured reserve #DallasCowboys
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) July 27, 2021
Cowboys signed safety Malik Hooker following his workout today. He’s currently in stretch line with team. Been speaking with his new teammates and DC Dan Quinn. Hooker is No. 28. OT Mitch Hyatt (knee) moved from PUP to IR. pic.twitter.com/sCZBF11R8S
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) July 27, 2021
Something else to watch as the wear and tear of camp sets in.
Jourdan Lewis is starting practice with the trainers
— Jeff Cavanaugh (@JC1053) July 27, 2021
Or maybe not.
Anae too. Doesn’t mean they won’t practice. Dak starts on the cords each day too. They have their helmets. https://t.co/eXKzJzCdnY
— Jeff Cavanaugh (@JC1053) July 27, 2021
HBO does not seem to be affecting things.
#Cowboys' Zack Martin told @dfwticket Hard Knocks has not been a distraction at training camp.
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) July 27, 2021
"They do a good job of staying away, and being in Dallas, you kind of get used to cameras all over the place all of the time. So, it hasn't really been a distraction for us at all."
And the fun stuff begins. Dak doing his thing,
Morning QB scrambling drills. No. 4 in action. #CowboysCamp pic.twitter.com/o9Y9kl5mox
— Brianna Dix (@DixBrianna) July 27, 2021
Wonder why Zeke is working on this?
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) July 27, 2021
After a short break, Cooper Rush returns.
Cowboys backup QB Cooper Rush (back) has resumed practicing/throwing. He missed the past two days of team drills. pic.twitter.com/URWnuVpFef
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) July 27, 2021
Receivers running those crisp routes.
Here’s some football stuff that’s happening at football practice pic.twitter.com/EZRrskUMko
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) July 27, 2021
Your 2021 linebackers.
Looking for the violence and the fundamentals of the linebackers. Aiming to finish through. #CowboysCamp pic.twitter.com/10O5tfCckW
— Kyle Youmans (@Kyle_Youmans) July 27, 2021
Special teams work is important, too.
BACK AT IT #CowboysCamp | @Tp__5 pic.twitter.com/wARjXIenqf
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) July 27, 2021
Dan Quinn keeping an eye on the pass rush.
Dan Quinn watching Tarell Basham go through pass rush drills pic.twitter.com/OjOxrAYLZv
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 27, 2021
Cowboys corners getting some attention.
Al Harris working 1-on-1 with CB Kelvin Joseph. pic.twitter.com/AENAvSVikh
— Brianna Dix (@DixBrianna) July 27, 2021
Dak’s already working the refs.
When the ref ruled this out of bounds, Dak said “oh c’mon now. you gotta go under the booth.”
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) July 27, 2021
Sorry, man. Very much out of bounds. pic.twitter.com/8zifIgeugE
Got a feeling there’s a big year coming for CeeDee. This connection is a beauty.
Dak to CeeDee in 7 on 7 pic.twitter.com/MJohZWN5wf
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 27, 2021
More of this, please.
Great example of a cornerback coming off his man to grab an INT. Trevon Diggs continues his strong camp with another pickoff. @dallascowboys #CowboysNation @SportsDayDFW pic.twitter.com/dDKEcMSsQN
— KristiCowboySideline (@KristiCowboy) July 27, 2021
This, too.
Cowboys rookie LB Micah Parsons blitzes the A gap. Physicality to increase Wednesday in first padded practice. pic.twitter.com/RFnqIqiKQ5
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) July 27, 2021
Pads tomorrow gonna be fun.
ref ruled this a touchdown, defense did not agree. looks like six to me. pic.twitter.com/n8NHv393ou
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) July 27, 2021
WR group looking deep.
Hurry up. Dak to Cedrick Wilson. pic.twitter.com/bitaS7bKMX
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) July 27, 2021
Big Q sighting!
So far in today’s practice, watching rookie DT Quinton Bohanna grabbing Tony Pollard in the open field and making sure he didn’t get past him was the best thing I’ve seen. Big boy can move for 330+
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) July 27, 2021
Trevon having himself a camp.
Diggs picks off DiNucci in endzone
— Shan Shariff (@1053SS) July 27, 2021
Trevon Diggs with the second pick of the day. This time in the red zone during team drills. Seems like he means business with the whole “14 picks thing” #CowboysCamp
— Kyle Youmans (@Kyle_Youmans) July 27, 2021
Trevon Diggs just TOOK OVER this practice @1053thefan. 3 big plays vs Dak offense including endzone pick to end drive.
— Shan Shariff (@1053SS) July 27, 2021
Trevon Diggs INT pic.twitter.com/AKyuqlnZBK
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 27, 2021
Have I mentioned that they need to get Zeke more involved in the passing game?
Dak to Zeke pic.twitter.com/FA5WmyXhYY
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 27, 2021
There is more to pass rush than sacks.
Length showing on the Cowboys’ defensive line. Three batted passes during a two-minute 11-on-11 period. Quinton Bohanna, Justin Hamilton and Brent Urban each got hand on football.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) July 27, 2021
We’re trying not to get too pumped. But it’s HAAAAARD!
— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) July 27, 2021
That name keeps popping up.
How about some rookie reps.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) July 27, 2021
Pretty sure Quinton Bohanna got a sack here, but DiNucci extended the play & Israel Mukuamu gets the PBU. Clearly thought he should’ve had a pick. pic.twitter.com/n92efR2AgD
Roster note.
Worth noting that Jourdan Lewis is out today, and Maurice Canady is currently handling the slot for the first-string defense.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) July 27, 2021
As soon as I say that, Canady breaks up a pass intended for Malik Turner. pic.twitter.com/NtnqXJY1GI
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) July 27, 2021
Maurice Canady is having a great practice today pic.twitter.com/Np52P3Akxs
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 27, 2021
Another CB with a play as the defense seems to be on top today.
Cowboys rookie CB Kelvin Joseph pic.twitter.com/TwQVOUZZTU
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 27, 2021
Don’t like this. Nope, nope, nope.
This sounds terrifying https://t.co/H6eS5vPn4b
— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) July 27, 2021
Crisis hopefully averted.
I think Mike is ok lol. Though he was out of bounds here. little Hail Mary work. pic.twitter.com/85eXFoSk7t
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) July 27, 2021
Told you the defense was feeling themselves.
On a strong day for Cowboys defense, DE Tarell Basham exclaims while 3s face off: “Ain’t no drop off today! Y’all look f***ing good! Energy!” pic.twitter.com/FDbuuXG0j9
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) July 27, 2021
TE1A or TE1B?
Dak to Blake Jarwin on back to back plays pic.twitter.com/sHQDz0l3J9
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 27, 2021
Like I said...
Blake Jarwin with his first 11-on-11 reps and had reception for first down, then touchdown grab over the middle of the field.
— Kyle Youmans (@Kyle_Youmans) July 27, 2021
“What about Schultz” you ask? Caught a wide open touchdown from 20 yards out on the next play. #CowboysCamp
Looks like someone wants to make sure we don’t forget about him.
Damontae Kazee interception pic.twitter.com/lZWC6U5U1n
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 27, 2021
Offense makes a bit of a comeback.
Hail Mary! pic.twitter.com/7IF0cJ4PPC
— RJ Choppy (@rjchoppy) July 27, 2021
And things wrap up with what looks like a W for the D on the day.
Practice over. Defense balled out today: PBUs, batted down passes, at least a couple picks by Kazee and Maurice Canady. Really active on all levels in situational team drills.
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) July 27, 2021
Pads come on tomorrow, so be ready for even more goodness!