Dallas Cowboys release their 2025 training camp schedule. With Dak Prescott, George Pickens, and Micah Parsons, the stakes are high in Oxnard. See key dates.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Mark your calendars, Cowboys Nation, because football is officially back. The Dallas Cowboys dropped their much-anticipated 2025 training camp schedule on Monday, confirming the team's return to Oxnard, California, on July 21. But this isn't just any training camp; it's the dawn of a new era, with a retooled roster featuring star receiver George Pickens and a new-look defense, all operating under the immense pressure to erase the memory of a disappointing 2024 season.
With Dak Prescott returning healthy and Micah Parsons entering the final year of his rookie deal while seeking a max contract extension, the urgency in Dallas is palpable.
The official start to the 2025 season now has a date. The Cowboys confirmed that both rookies and veterans will report to camp in Oxnard on July 21, with the first practice open to fans kicking off the very next day. Key dates for fans to circle include the opening day ceremony on Saturday, July 26, followed by the moment everyone is waiting for: the first fully padded practice on July 27. This is when the real evaluations begin. The team will also get an early test, hosting the Los Angeles Rams for a joint practice on August 5, providing a crucial measuring stick before the preseason games begin.
This year's camp will have a distinctly different feel, thanks to an aggressive offseason. The headline move was the trade for dynamic wide receiver George Pickens, giving Dak Prescott a formidable new weapon. The defensive side of the ball also saw a significant overhaul with the additions of former first-rounders in linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. and cornerback Kaiir Elam. These moves signal a clear directive from new head coach Brian Schottenheimer: fix the holes that plagued the team last year. With Micah Parsons playing on the final year of his rookie deal and angling for a massive extension, the pressure is on for this collection of talent to gel quickly and prove they are true contenders.
While the stars will grab the headlines, the battles for the final roster spots are where training camp legends are born. Reports are already surfacing that a former undrafted free agent from a previous class is turning heads in offseason workouts. His strong performance is creating unexpected competition, potentially pushing some of this year's undrafted rookies off the 53-man roster. It’s a classic Cowboys training camp storyline that proves no spot is guaranteed and highlights the intense competition that will define the summer in Oxnard.
The countdown is officially on. With the schedule set and a roster full of intriguing new talent and high-stakes contract situations, all eyes now turn to Oxnard. Starting July 21, we'll begin to see if this revamped Cowboys squad under Brian Schottenheimer has what it takes to finally turn potential into a deep playoff run. The journey back to contention starts now.
