The Dallas Cowboys arrive at 2025 training camp with a new look. See how George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb plan to add 'razzle dazzle' to the offense.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The long wait is over. The Dallas Cowboys have officially touched down in Oxnard, California, kicking off their 2025 training camp with a clear and exciting mandate: inject some serious 'razzle dazzle' into the offense. With the entire rookie class now under contract, the focus shifts to the field, where a revamped passing attack featuring newcomer George Pickens aims to elevate the team to championship contention.
I'm bringing some more swag.
The California air is buzzing with anticipation as the Cowboys settle in for training camp. The primary focus is a philosophical shift on offense, with coaches determined to implement more pre-snap motion and creative play-action to keep defenses guessing. This evolution is designed to maximize the firepower of a receiving corps led by CeeDee Lamb and newly acquired George Pickens. Pickens, never short on confidence, told the media upon arrival, 'I'm bringing some more swag,' signaling his readiness to make an immediate impact. The pressure is on to not only integrate these new offensive wrinkles but also to sort out a crowded running back room and establish a dominant ground game.
General Manager Will McClay can breathe a sigh of relief. Just as the team planes landed, the front office put the final piece of the offseason puzzle in place by signing second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku to his rookie deal. The signing, which reportedly used the 49ers' deal with their own second-rounder Alfred Collins as a benchmark, means all nine of the Cowboys' 2025 draft selections are officially under contract. From Ezeiruaku to running back Jaydon Blue and linebacker Shemar James, the entire rookie class is present and accounted for, ensuring no holdouts will disrupt the start of camp. This clean slate allows the coaching staff to evaluate their new talent from day one.
While the players hit the field, another beloved part of the organization celebrated its own big day. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders announced their official 2025-2026 squad, and the roster includes a story of incredible perseverance. Jenna Waller, a fan favorite from the Netflix docuseries 'America's Sweethearts,' triumphantly made the team after being the final cut during last year's training camp. Her emotional comeback story has lit up social media, providing a feel-good moment for Cowboys Nation and highlighting the dedication required to earn a spot on the world-famous sideline.
With the contracts signed and the cheer squad set, all eyes now turn to the practice fields of Oxnard. The 'razzle dazzle' era begins with the first snap of training camp, and the long journey to a potential Super Bowl run starts now. The questions are many, but for the first time in months, the answers will be found on the grass, not on paper.
