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Cowboys Begin Training Camp Amid Injury Concerns and Contract Talks

7/22/2025

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Summary

Cowboys Begin Training

The Dallas Cowboys kick off their training camp on July 22 in Oxnard, California, facing injury worries for star players like Trevon Diggs. With new head coach Schottenheimer at the helm, the team aims to bounce back from a lackluster 7-10 season. Meanwhile, Micah Parsons is eager for a contract extension as he enters a pivotal year.

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Parsons Joins Camp

Micah Parsons is set to join the Dallas Cowboys' training camp in Oxnard, California, even without a contract extension. The urgency is palpable as the Cowboys aim to secure a deal for Parsons, who is poised to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Training camp kicks off on July 22, leading up to the highly anticipated season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 4.

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Historical Context

The Dallas Cowboys, who won Super Bowl XXVIII in 1993, enjoyed a dominant era in the NFL, highlighted by a 12-4 season and star players like Emmitt Smith and Troy Aikman. However, after a disappointing 7-10 season in 2023, the team faces pressure to regain its former success, with key player contracts and injury management crucial for competing against rivals like the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Cowboys Begin Training

The Dallas Cowboys kick off their training camp on July 22 in Oxnard, California, facing injury worries for star players like Trevon Diggs. With new head coach Schottenheimer at the helm, the team aims to bounce back from a lackluster 7-10 season. Meanwhile, Micah Parsons is eager for a contract extension as he enters a pivotal year.

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