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Dallas Cowboys reporting to training camp amid quietest offseason in years
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Charles Nichelson , NBC5 DFW
· July 22, 2026
· 4 min read
The Dallas Cowboys begin training camp in Oxnard, CA, on Tuesday, July 28 , and for the first time in a while, there’s relatively little drama expected when the team reports. At least, for now. Wide receiver George Pickens, who had a breakout season in Dallas after being traded from Pittsburgh la...
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Summary created by The Dallas Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting Charles Nichelson, NBC5 DFW Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 22, 2026 Indexed here Jul 23, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway Wide receiver George Pickens, who had a breakout season in Dallas after being traded from Pittsburgh last offseason, is expected to participate in camp and play out the season on the franchise tag (a one-year, $27m deal).
Why this matters in The Dallas
The Dallas Cowboys' relatively quiet offseason is a welcome change for fans in the city of Dallas, who have grown accustomed to drama surrounding the team. With key players like Dak Prescott and Ceedee Lamb already locked into major extensions, the focus can shift to on-field performance. The team's defense, which was one of the worst in franchise history last season, will be under scrutiny, particularly with Micah Parsons' expected mid-season return from injury. For residents of the small incorporated city of Dallas, which is surrounded by the larger city and shares its school district, the Cowboys' success is a point of local pride. As the team begins training camp in Oxnard, California, fans in the Dallas area will be watching closely to see if the team can improve on its 7-win season and make a deeper playoff run.
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Category: parks Published: July 22, 2026 Source: NBC5 DFW Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The Dallas Cowboys begin training camp in Oxnard, CA, on Tuesday, July 28 , and for the first time in a while, there’s relatively little drama expected when the team reports. At least, for now. Wide receiver George Pickens, who had a breakout season in Dallas after being traded from Pittsburgh la...
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