Cowboys 2026 training camp practice #5 live thread: Updates and open discussion

Jul 28, 2026; Oxnard, CA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys owner raining camp billboard along the Interstate 101 highway. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Dallas Cowboys hold their fifth training camp practice out in Oxnard, California. We open these discussion threads for every practice so that the Blogging The Boys community will have a place to congregate and discuss what is going on out at practice.

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In order to keep the flow of things as smooth as possible though we’ll be dropping in updates and news items in this thread. Give us your take on them in the comments.

Here we go.

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Editor’s Note: This post will be updated throughout practice with relevant news, information and highlights. The newest ones will be placed at the top so if you miss practice or want to see/read in chronological order make sure to scroll down to start.

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Turnover!

Marist Liufau has always been really good at punching fumbles. Here he forces one on Israel Abanikanda.

Impressive recovery too. pic.twitter.com/0E4y0PVSl3

— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) August 4, 2026

Nice touch on that throw.

Joe Milton deep throw pic.twitter.com/Ly97tW9zWm

— Lord Dylly 🏈 (@Lord_Dylly) August 4, 2026

Bad news for anybody not at camp. Never mind.

Never mind. We’re back.

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) August 4, 2026

Programming note: The Cowboys are not allowing cell phone video of the team periods for today’s practice.

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) August 4, 2026

Heh…

George Pickens tried it and was done with it. pic.twitter.com/ZxAvmggDXc

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) August 4, 2026

I got nothing.

CeeDee Lamb getting in some work with a net over his helmet pic.twitter.com/iF2kDccc6J

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 4, 2026

Rookies learning lessons.

Sam Williams vs Drew Shelton pic.twitter.com/6898cHCJH3

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) August 4, 2026

He’s NFL quick, Caleb.

KaVontae Turpin vs. Caleb Downs pic.twitter.com/nV4XgHBgQj

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 4, 2026

Coach ‘em up.

Dallas trying to mediate habits and tendencies that players have picked up through their young careers, is the type of care I like to see for longevity and development of players.

There’s not a lot of time to do so, but make them better early and be intentional about it. Love! https://t.co/CdTCQgPLSH

— iisha Morrison (@Iishamorrison) August 4, 2026

Injury update.

Cowboys S Jalen Thompson and DT Jonathan Bullard are working with the rehab group today.

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) August 4, 2026

Interesting…

Thought this was really cool. Cowboys pass rush consultant BT Jordan is working with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens on breaking press coverage.

Shavon Revel and Co. did really well against the Cowboys receivers yesterday,

Jordan helps with offensive guys too. pic.twitter.com/bLxQzFdM9d

— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) August 4, 2026

As expected.

.Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said there is no longer a rotation at left tackle. Tyler Guyton will stay with first team. Nate Thomas needs to be more consistent. pic.twitter.com/F2UULeov3A

— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) August 4, 2026

P.J. Locke should be back soon.

Safety PJ Locke will work his way back into camp after missing a few days with a knee injury.

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) August 4, 2026

Bad news for Princeton Fant.

According To Coach Schottenheimer TE Princeton Fant Tore His ACL & Will Be Out For The Season. Surgery For Fant In A Couple Weeks.

— JESSE (With No “i”) (@Mr4thAndLong) August 4, 2026