Open Practice and Player Highlights in Frisco
FRISCO, Texas — The Cowboys held an open, night practice Tuesday at Ford Center, the first of two opportunities for local fans to see the team after training camp shifted from Oxnard to Texas. A second public session is scheduled for Wednesday night.
Player Returns and Notable Performances
Jaydon Blue returned to full-team work for the first time since suffering a foot/ankle bruise in Oxnard. The rookie was fully suited and participated in team drills with no visible limitations, logging many reps and appearing on track to potentially make his preseason debut in the finale against the Falcons.
George Pickens continued to create jaw-dropping moments. Dak Prescott hit him with a precise deep ball that Pickens brought down over his shoulder at the sideline, maintaining both feet inbounds on a toe-tap catch that stood out during team periods.
Defensive Plays and Practice Insights
Defensive back play stood out early. Donovan Wilson produced back-to-back tackles for loss on run plays, and Malik Hooker forced and recovered a fumble on Rivaldo Fairweather that would have been a scoop-and-score in a g...