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Luke Schoonmaker Luke Schoonmaker Leaves practice with injury Tue, Aug 19, 2025, 8:34 PM Schoonmaker (undisclosed) left Tuesday's training camp practice early with training staff, Garrett Podell of CBS Sports reports. Analysis: It's not clear at this point what kind of issue Schoonmaker is dealing with, but his health will be worth monitoring as the regular season quickly approaches. He ranked second among Dallas' tight ends in offensive snaps in 2024 as a capable blocker and reliable short-range target. With Brevyn Spann-Ford (ankle) also tending to an injury, the door could be ajar for any of John Stephens, Princeton Fant, Rivaldo Fairweather or Tyler Neville to make a run at a spot on the Cowboys' final 53-man roster.
Jaydon Blue Jaydon Blue Back at practice Tue, Aug 19, 2025, 7:27 PM Blue (heel) participated in Tuesday's training camp practice, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: Blue missed the Cowboys' first two preseason games while recovering from a bruised heel, but his participation in team drills during Tuesday's practice indicates that he is making progress toward being available for Friday's preseason finale against the Falcons. The rookie fifth-round pick saw some work with the first-team offense prior to his injury, and once he's fully healthy, he'll have the opportunity to compete against Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams for snaps out of the backfield.
Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Expected to start on IR Tue, Aug 19, 2025, 8:30 AM Mingo (knee) is expected to begin the regular season on IR due to a PCL sprain suffered during Dallas' preseason loss to Baltimore on Saturday, Todd Archer of ESPN reports. Analysis: Mingo is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks, if not longer, due to the knee injury he picked up while hauling in a 49-yard reception in the third quarter Saturday. The third-year wideout will likely be placed on IR on Aug. 26, when the initial 53-man roster is finalized. Once healthy, Mingo will be competing for reps and targets with CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin.
Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Diagnosed with PCL sprain Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 6:33 PM Mingo was diagnosed with a PCL sprain in his right knee Monday, and the third-year wideout is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: Mingo injured his right knee during the Cowboys' preseason loss to the Ravens on Saturday. The timeline for his injury means he'll miss Dallas' regular-season opener against Philadelphia on Thursday, Sept. 4, though his absence could persist beyond Week 1 depending on how his recovery goes. With Mingo sidelined, Friday's preseason finale against the Falcons will provide Ryan Flournoy, Traeshon Holden and Jalen Brooks the opportunity to audition for the WR5 job.
Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Getting testing Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 2:49 PM Coach Brian Schottenheimer noted Monday that Mingo is in line to undergo additional tests on his knee, Jon Machota of The Athleticreports. Analysis: Mingo suffered a PCL injury during Saturday's preseason game against Baltimore, and while he is slated to get further testing, Schottenheimer told reporters, "I don't think it's gonna be terribly serious." When available, the 24-year-old is looking to cement his standing in a Dallas wide receiver room that also includes CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin. The 2023 second-rounder played in 17 regular games last season (nine with Carolina and eight with Dallas), finishing with a combined 167 yards on 17 receptions.
Joe Milton Joe Milton Another preseason start on deck Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 2:03 PM Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Milton will start Friday's preseason finale against Atlanta, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Schottenheimer said a decision between Milton and Will Grier as the top backup to Dak Prescott, who will rest for a third straight game Friday, hasn't yet been made, per Machota. The head coach also acknowledged Milton's inconsistent showing during Saturday's exhibition loss to Baltimore in which he completed nine of 18 passes for 122 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception, but he said that blame is owed to the entire offense, not just the quarterback, for failing to find a rhythm. In any case, it looks like the level of play Milton puts on tape during Friday's game will be crucial in determining his role to begin the 2025 regular season.
Dak Prescott Dak Prescott To sit out preseason finale Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 1:57 PM Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Prescott will not suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Falcons, and that Joe Milton will get the start at quarterback, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Prescott won't suit up for any exhibition action this preseason, with Dallas instead opting to prioritize the veteran signal-caller's health after he was limited to just eight regular-season appearances in 2024 due to a torn hamstring. The 32-year-old was unproductive from a fantasy standpoint when healthy last season, but he enters the 2025 campaign as an interesting bounceback candidate, largely due to the addition of a true downfield playmaker in George Pickens to take the pressure off No. 1 wideout CeeDee Lamb. Lamb and Pickens will be joined in three-wide sets by Jalen Tolbert, who took a step forward with a 49-610-7 receiving line while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games in 2024, plus a capable red zone threat in TE Jake Ferguson.
Jaydon Blue Jaydon Blue Optimism for preseason finale Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 1:22 PM Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Blue (heel) is "trending positively," and the team is optimistic about his chances of suiting up for Friday's preseason finale against the Falcons, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: Blue is still vying for a chance to make his preseason debut, and Friday's matchup against Atlanta represents his final chance to log exhibition reps. The rookie fifth-round pick hasn't practiced since sustaining a bone bruise in his heel Aug. 7, but it appears he's now ready to begin ramping up his activity level. Early in training camp, Blue had gotten some opportunities with the first-team offense and reportedly put together a few strong practices, and once he's back to full health he'll resume competing with Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders for backfield opportunities.
Jake Ferguson Jake Ferguson Held out against Baltimore Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 7:30 PM Ferguson didn't suit up for Saturday's preseason loss to the Ravens. Analysis: The tight end missed the Cowboys' first exhibition contest the week before due to a minor lower-back issue, but per Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram he was able to return to practice Tuesday. Ferguson's absence against Baltimore was simply due to the coaching staff electing to sit all the starters and key personnel, including Dak Prescott. Ferguson will get one more chance to see preseason action Friday against the Falcons.
Jalen Brooks Jalen Brooks Past hip issue Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 12:12 PM Brooks (hip) played 25 snaps on offense and caught his lone pass for 11 yards during the Cowboys' 31-13 preseason loss to the Ravens on Saturday. Analysis: Brooks was working through a hip injury leading up to Saturday's game but was cleared to play after going through pregame warmups without suffering a setback. The 2023 seventh-rounder is battling for a spot on Dallas' 53-man roster, but it's worth noting that he didn't play a single snap on special teams after playing six in the Cowboys' preseason opener against the Rams. Brooks' last chance to audition for a roster spot is in Friday's preseason finale against the Cardinals.
Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Injures knee Saturday Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 9:44 PM Mingo exited Saturday's preseason loss to the Ravens on Saturday with a knee injury and did not return, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Mingo was targeted four times in the exhibition but caught just one for a gain of 49 yards. He was injured on the very next play after the long catch. Mingo is competing for a depth job at wide receiver behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin after Dallas traded a fourth-round pick to Carolina in exchange for Mingo last season.
Jaydon Blue Jaydon Blue Another absence Saturday Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 5:02 PM Blue (heel) isn't expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Ravens, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Analysis: Blue suffered a bone bruise in his heel Aug. 7 and has been sidelined in the meantime. With absences in both of the Cowboys' exhibitions to date, the rookie fifth-round pick will have just one more chance for game action ahead of Week 1 this coming Friday against the Falcons. Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders will continue to handle first-team reps for as long as Blue is sidelined.
Joe Milton Joe Milton Heavy workload expected Saturday Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 8:24 AM Milton will likely play the majority of Saturday's preseason game against the Ravens, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. Analysis: The Cowboys are still trying to get Milton ready to be Dak Prescott's top backup, whereas No. 3 QB Will Grier is more of a known quantity. Prior to leaving the preseason opener against the Rams with a minor elbow issue, Milton completed 17 of 29 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception, while adding 22 rushing yards on five carries.
Jaydon Blue Jaydon Blue Still not practicing Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 8:06 AM Blue is no longer using a walking boot, but he has yet to participate in practice since suffering a bone bruise in his heel last week, Patrik Walker of DallasCowboys.com reports. Analysis: Without practice reps, it's unlikely the rookie running back with suit up for Saturday's preseason game with the Ravens, although the Cowboys won't make a determination on his status until doing pregame testing on his foot. Blue was making a good impression early in training camp, but until he gets back on the field it will be difficult for him to present a serious challenge to Javonte Williams' spot at the top of the depth chart.
Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Won't play Saturday Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 12:30 PM Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday that Prescott will not start Saturday's preseason matchup against the Ravens, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: Prescott also sat out Dallas' preseason opener against the Rams last weekend, meaning his final opportunity to suit up for exhibition reps will be Friday, Aug. 22 against the Falcons. In his stead, No. 2 quarterback Joe Milton (elbow), and third-stringer Will Grier figure to again split reps. The 32-year-old signal-caller has spent training camp picking up an expanded scheme, much of which carries over from Schottenheimer's tenure as offensive coordinator last season, plus building chemistry with new No. 2 receiver George Pickens.
Joe Milton Joe Milton Will start Saturday Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 12:18 PM Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday that Milton (elbow) will start Saturday's preseason game against the Ravens, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: Milton was pulled from Dallas' preseason opener against the Rams last weekend early due to an elbow injury, but he's recovered quickly enough that he won't have to miss any exhibition action. The second-year quarterback completed completed 17 of 29 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception versus Los Angeles before being replaced by Will Grier, while also rushing five times for 22 yards.
Miles Sanders Miles Sanders Takes part in team drills Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 8:39 AM Sanders participated in team drills Wednesday for the first time in more than a week, Todd Archer of ESPN reports. Analysis: The veteran running back returned to practice Tuesday after missing time with a knee issue, and he was a full participant Wednesday. Sanders remains behind Javonte Williams on the Cowboys' backfield depth chart, and he was being pushed by rookie Jaydon Blue (heel) earlier in camp before the 2025 fifth-round pick was sidelined last week. Given that he only signed a one-year, $1.34 million contract with the team back in March, Sanders isn't a lock to have a significant role in the offense.
Deuce Vaughn Deuce Vaughn Getting first-team reps Wed, Aug 13, 2025, 10:16 AM Vaughn worked with the first-team offense during practice Tuesday, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: The undersized back showed his usual elusiveness, but Vaughn heads into his third NFL season having yet to make much of an impact with his rare touches in game action. He's getting opportunities with the first team while rookie Jaydon Blue (heel) is sidelined, but Vaughn faces an uphill battle to even have a spot on the 53-man roster with Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders also ahead of him on the depth chart, and 2025 seventh-round pick Phil Mafah looking good in camp as well.
George Pickens George Pickens Chemistry building with Dak Wed, Aug 13, 2025, 10:12 AM Pickens hauled in a deep sideline throw from Dak Prescott against tight coverage from DaRon Bland in practice Tuesday, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: The former Steeler had trouble connecting with Prescott on routes down the field earlier in training camp, but the duo's chemistry has developed nicely since then. With CeeDee Lamb drawing plenty of defensive attention as Prescott's primary option, Pickens could see regular single coverage as secondaries are forced to pick their poison, and he has the physical tools to beat any cornerback trying to contain him. After posting career-best regular-season numbers in 2023 with 63 catches for 1,140 yards and five touchdowns while mainly working with Kenny Pickett as his QB then experiencing a drop in those numbers in 2024, Pickens could be primed for a career-best campaign in his first season with the Cowboys.
Jalen Brooks Jalen Brooks Working through hip injury Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 7:07 PM Brooks did not participate in Tuesday's training camp practice due to a hip injury, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: Brooks may have tweaked his hip during the Cowboys' 31-21 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday, when he played 45 snaps (39 on offense, six on special teams) and logged two catches on three targets for 26 yards. Brooks has seen a minimal role in the Cowboys' offense since entering the league in 2023 as a seventh-round pick, so his attendance at practices and preseason games is crucial for his chances of making the 53-man roster. His practice participation over the coming days will play a factor in whether he'll play in Saturday's exhibition contest against the Ravens.