OXNARD, Calif. - Tuesday was a milestone day for Dallas Cowboys Training Camp. The first day of pads is finally here. Providing a whole new level of physicality for the players and evaluation for the coaching staff.
It also serves as another partial ramp up period. The non-padded practices allow for players to get the playbook installed and their conditioning back up to par. Padded practices give the first chance to take a legitimate hit before working deeper into the month.
Here are 12 moments from Tuesday's practice captured by the DallasCowboys.com staff: