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Cowboys | Dez Bryant refuses to carry pads

Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant shunned a rookie ritual Sunday, July 25, when he refused to carry WR Roy Williams’ pads back after the team’s morning practice, reports The Associated Press. Veteran players traditionally hand their pads to a rookie after practice. Bryant said, “I feel like I was drafted to play football, not carry another player’s pads. If I was a free agent, it would still be the same thing.”

Cowboys | Dez Bryant impressive first day of camp

Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant caught everything in his vicinity during the team’s first day of training camp, reports Jennifer Floyd Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Bryant made one-handed catches and impressed some teammates.

Cowboys | Four sit out practice Sunday

Dallas Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett (ankle), S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (shoulder), LB Stephen Hodge (knee) and DE Lorenzo Washington (hamstring) sat out the team’s practice Sunday, July 25, reports Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News.

Cowboys | Brandon Williams sits out Sunday afternoon

Dallas Cowboys LB Brandon Williams (knee) sat out the team’s afternoon session Sunday, July 25, reports Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News.

Cowboys | Keith Brooking takes part in afternoon practice

Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking (knee) took part in the team’s afternoon practice Sunday, July 25, reports Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News.

Cowboys | Joshua Brent suffers broken finger

Dallas Cowboys rookie NT Joshua Brent (finger) suffered a broken right ring finger during practice Sunday, July 25, reports Gerry Fraley, of The Dallas Morning News. He will be fitted for a protective splint and return in a few days.

Cowboys | Brandon Sharpe added

The Dallas Cowboys have signed LB Brandon Sharpe (Texas Tech), according to Clarence E. Hill Jr., of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Cowboys | Verran Tucker released

The Dallas Cowboys released WR Verran Tucker, according to Clarence E. Hill Jr., of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Cowboys | Jay Moore fails to show up

The Dallas Cowboys had agreed to terms with LB Jay Moore (Nebraska) Friday, July 23, but he never showed up for training camp, reports Clarence E. Hill Jr., of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Cowboys | Marion Barber looks quicker, leaner

Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber III is leaner in training camp this year, and it has made him a lot quicker, reports Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News. He had a long gain on a cut-back run during practice Sunday, July 25.

Cowboys | Three receivers working on punt returns

Dallas Cowboys WRs Dez Bryant, Patrick Crayton and Titus Ryan worked as punt returners during workouts Sunday, July 25, reports Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News.

Cowboys | Martellus Bennett explains ankle injury

Dallas Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett (ankle) missed a second consecutive practice Sunday, July 25, reports Gerry Fraley, of The Dallas Morning News. Bennett said he injured his left ankle while running pass routes at Valley Ranch last week. He is expected to come off the NFI list in the next week and resume workouts with the team. “I’m tougher than most people think. I’m ready to play,” Bennett said.

Cowboys | Steve Octavien still working at outside linebacker

Dallas Cowboys LB Steve Octavien is still working at outside linebacker during training camp, despite talks of him moving inside, reports Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News.

Cowboys | Keith Brooking working once a day

Dallas Cowboys LB Keith Brooking (knee) did not take part in morning workouts Sunday, July 25, reports Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News. Brooking is going to take part in workouts just once a day during camp because he had knee surgery in May.

Cowboys | Sam Hurd returns

Dallas Cowboys WR Sam Hurd returned to workouts Sunday, July 25, after missing time because he and his wife had a baby, reports Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News.

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