As the Cowboys break camp in Oxnard, their 11th-overall pick takes lessons learned back home to Dallas — Caleb Downs explaining his mindset ahead of his rookie season.

Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones shared his thoughts with Dallas' training camp in Oxnard, why he's "excited" about where the team is, and addressed the fine assessed on the team by the NFL following the joint practice with New Orleans.

Before the team leaves Oxnard, let's break down some of the things that stood out from Thursday's practice. Here are some practice observations from the staff writers:

As Mickey Spagnola writes in his weekly Mick Shots, seeing the Cowboys put up some fight in their scrimmage against the Saints was a welcome sight. Plus, it's Miller time, some offensive line shuffling, Dak on fire and more.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer was "disappointed" with Tuesday's "chippy" joint practice against the Saints, where he felt the team didn't get enough good work.

The joint practice against the Saints did not go as either team planned, and the Cowboys were hoping for a better outcome as they near the close of training camp in Oxnard.

Von Miller was all smiles in his first-ever Cowboys press conference, and the depth of his love for Dallas as a city and an organization runs deeper than you might've thought.

A Desoto native, Von Miller fell in love with football in part because of the Dallas Cowboys. How a decision year and a conversation with Dak Prescott led Miller to living out his "dream" of playing for his hometown team.

With the Cowboys second preseason game against the Cardinals coming up later this week, where does Brian Schottenheimer need to see improvement? The head coach highlighted two areas.

From the front office to the coaching staff to key defensive players, the Cowboys weighed in with excitement after news of Von Miller signing with his hometown team.

Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones discussed why the Cowboys added OLB Von Miller, still being open to a "substantive" trade, Dallas' preseason opener and more.

The future Hall of Famer is on his way to join the Dallas Cowboys, and the team revealed the timeline he'll follow to get ready for the 2026 season.

A busy day in Oxnard showcased exactly why there's never a dull moment with the Cowboys, from major roster decisions and quarterback battles to surprise celebrity sightings and the constant spotlight that follows America's Team.

On Thursday, Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones discussed the outcome of the Micah Parsons trade, discussed why Dallas signed Quinnen Williams to a long-term extension and more.

Not long after being awarded the latest megadeal from the Cowboys, Quinnen Williams waxed poetic about not only his family, but also his expectations going forward.

The Cowboys held their tenth training camp practice on Thursday, and the last one before they open the preseason against the Seahawks on Saturday.

The point of joint practices is to gauge where the Cowboys are in their training camp process, and the rebuilt defense looks ahead of schedule against the Rams' high-powered offense.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer and quarterback Dak Prescott discussed Dallas' joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, with Schottenheimer saying "it was a battle."

The first real test of Christian Parker's defense arrived when the Cowboys practiced against the Rams, and it went even better than Dallas hoped it would.

Marcus Dixon, Chidera Uzo-Diribe could not be more elated to hear the news of Quinnen Williams' extension — both making it clear that something bigger is driving him, though.

When the Cowboys head to LA on Tuesday, Cobie Durant will be ready to face his former team and an offense he says mirrors what he sees daily with the Cowboys.

In January 2025, P.J. Locke wasn't sure if he'd ever play football again. Twenty months later, he's playing for the team he grew up rooting for thanks to a strong support system, his faith, and belief in himself.

The Pick-Six King battled a foot issue the previous two seasons that cost him, but he looks to finally be past it — his explosiveness and confidence shining in Oxnard.

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has three entries in his contract to himself in 2026: Win, stay healthy, and "dominate the year."

The Cowboys had an energetic training camp practice on Sunday afternoon, from Dallas' defense getting off to a hot start and the offense striking back with a few highlights of their own.