Dallas Cowboys stars Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb & Micah Parsons are cleared for 2025 training camp. Get the latest injury updates as the team aims to rebound.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The long, quiet offseason is officially over for Cowboys Nation. In a massive boost for a team desperate to rebound from a dismal 7-10 season, Dallas received the best news possible: franchise cornerstones Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons are all expected to be ready for Week 1. This wave of positive injury news landed on the same day the team dropped its 2025 training camp schedule, officially kicking off the countdown to Oxnard and a season filled with comeback potential.
George Pickens led the NFL with 16.7 yards per reception over the last two seasons, giving Dak Prescott a potent new deep threat.
After a 2024 season derailed by injuries, the cavalry is officially on its way back. Quarterback Dak Prescott (hamstring), receiver CeeDee Lamb (shoulder), tight end Jake Ferguson (knee), edge rusher Micah Parsons (ankle), and cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) are all on track for the start of the season. Their return cannot be overstated; getting the team's leaders back on both sides of the ball is the single most important factor in flipping the script from last year's disappointment. The defense will get further reinforcements later in the year, with DeMarvion Overshown, Trevon Diggs, and rookie Shavon Revel Jr. also progressing in their recoveries.
It won't just be familiar faces leading the charge. The front office has made a significant splash by trading for former Steelers wideout George Pickens. Already being moved around the formation by new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Pickens' elite yards-per-reception average gives the Cowboys' passing attack a vertical element it's been missing. In the backfield, a new committee approach is taking shape. With Rico Dowdle gone, veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders are set to carry the load, but watch out for rookie Jaydon Blue, who will get every opportunity in camp to carve out a significant role.
Fans can now officially start making their travel plans. The Cowboys announced they will arrive in Oxnard, California on July 20, with the first open practice scheduled for Tuesday, July 22. The schedule release provides the first opportunity for the public to see Pickens in a Cowboys helmet and get a look at the running back competition firsthand. The integration of these new pieces will be the primary focus of the California portion of camp.
As the current team prepares for its new chapter, fans will get a chance to relive the franchise's greatest era. Netflix dropped the trailer for 'America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,' a documentary series chronicling Jerry Jones's purchase of the team and the subsequent 1990s dynasty. Premiering August 19, the series promises a deep dive into the glory years, offering a dose of nostalgia just as the 2025 season's excitement reaches a fever pitch.
With a healthy roster, new offensive weapons, and a clear schedule leading to kickoff, the narrative for the 2025 Cowboys is one of redemption. All eyes will now be on Oxnard, where the hype and hope will finally meet the turf. The countdown has officially begun.
