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The Dallas Cowboys played their first preseason game, the Hall of Fame game, on Thursday night. Even though they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-3, there were still some good things to come out of it. Now they are back in Oxnard and they welcome the Los Angeles Rams for a joint practice. Here is what happened in the session today.
Yes, the Rams were in the house.
Cowboys have company. pic.twitter.com/Qse7Ftxg8f
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 7, 2021
Good news on Dak.
Stephen Jones on Dak Prescott (shoulder strain) via Cowboys’ stream: “Got an A ++ report today from the trainer…he is doing outstanding. No concerns on him being ready to go this year.”
— Brianna Dix (@DixBrianna) August 7, 2021
Dak Prescott actually did a little bit today. Okay a very little bit. But still.
Dak Prescott kind of throwing a pass in practice. More than he had done since July 28. pic.twitter.com/yEzmN1BwY3
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 7, 2021
Mike McCarthy said Dak Prescott has made some light throws.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) August 8, 2021
Cooper Rush did not practice.
Cooper Rush not at practice, which leaves the Cowboys with two available QBs - Garrett Gilbert and Ben DiNucci - with Dak Prescott not throwing.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 7, 2021
Cowboys QB Cooper Rush is dealing with a shoulder injury, Mike McCarthy said. He suffered it during Hall of Fame Game vs. Steelers. Missed practice today.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 8, 2021
Dalton Schultz was also absent, but for a personal reason.
Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz didn’t practice today vs. Rams. He was excused for personal reasons, coach Mike McCarthy said.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 8, 2021
Tarell Basham picks up an injury.
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy on DE Tarell Basham: “He has an ankle sprain, but I can’t give you the timeline or anything.” https://t.co/QS4hB8PdnP
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 8, 2021
A good interior matchup.
Aaron Donald vs. Connor Williams. pic.twitter.com/dgYr36gazv
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 7, 2021
As usual in these practices, things got a little chippy.
Aaron Donald did not like being blocked by Connor Williams and started the first dust up of the practices between the Cowboys and Rams. pic.twitter.com/sGz6KfcukS
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 7, 2021
That didn’t last long. Fight breaks out during Cowboys’ first 11-on-11. LG Connor Williams and Rams DT Aaron Donald at center ot it, yanking each other’s face mask behind play. They just had two 1-on-1 reps vs. each other on opposite side of field. Williams not backing down. https://t.co/AAKdLAczYT pic.twitter.com/fFIT85lgKM
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 7, 2021
More chippiness.
Tony Pollard swinging! pic.twitter.com/LHQgYkJieB
— Mauricio Rodríguez (@MauNFL) August 7, 2021
Keanu Neal gets a little bit rough.
End zone view of Keanu Neal’s hit and we have some words. pic.twitter.com/9ECGbU2qxi
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) August 7, 2021
Not on LC’s watch.
La’el Collins going against Leonard Floyd. pic.twitter.com/GQ48TbOKdh
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 7, 2021
Beautiful.
Score one for Cowboys WR Michael Gallup. Excellent catch and body control on fade route TD. His second score during 11-on-11 and first while contested. pic.twitter.com/IgxTF6hDyU
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 7, 2021
Another look.
Michael Gallup just Mossed Darious Williams. pic.twitter.com/0G5w6D9VZV
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 7, 2021
Looks like the Rams forgot to cover someone.
CeeDee Lamb cuts it outside on Jalen Ramsey. pic.twitter.com/uY8mJooGJU
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 7, 2021
Looked like a blown coverage for the Rams, because Michael Gallup was behind everybody. pic.twitter.com/DJY57mqivf
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 7, 2021
CeeDee just doing his thing.
CeeDee Lamb goes in motion and then catches a TD. pic.twitter.com/Odbr7mojQw
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) August 7, 2021
Zeke getting some work.
Ezekiel Elliott, running right at me. pic.twitter.com/UY4EvrABMG
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 7, 2021
Connor McGovern going to school.
Rams DT Aaron Donald giving Cowboys O-line quality work. Uses swim move vs LG Connor McGovern for TFL. pic.twitter.com/QFNllYhUIh
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 7, 2021
Maurice Canady keeps doing his thing.
Maurice Canady just picked off Matthew Stafford! Wow!
— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) August 7, 2021
(via @dallascowboys) pic.twitter.com/ysxvs4RXww
This reminds us a little too much of last year.
Rams get a win. Totally demolished the Cowboys’ front here. pic.twitter.com/yZxMGoR7hl
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 7, 2021
Garrett Gilbert keeps progressing.
Sharp team period for Garrett Gilbert with TD passes to Michael Gallup, CeeDee Lamb and Rico Dowdle.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 7, 2021
We discussed the Cowboys practice with the Rams in the latest recap video on our YouTube Channel. Make sure to subscribe to our channel (which you can do right here) so you don’t miss any of the videos that we release!