Cowboys see 4 players exit practice ahead of preseason game

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:14 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Cowboys see 4 players exit practice ahead of preseason game
Summary

The Dallas Cowboys experienced several player exits during their final practice in Oxnard, CA, ahead of their second preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. Four players left, including defensive end James Houston, who was second on the team in sacks last season. Defensive tackles Jay Toia and Kelvin Gilliam, along with tight end DJ Rogers, also exited practice due to injuries. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer stated that precautionary MRIs will be conducted, but he does not believe any injuries are severe. The team hopes to have clarity on their status before flying to Arizona.

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  • James Houston, key defensive player, exited practice with an injury.
  • Defensive tackles Jay Toia and Kelvin Gilliam also left practice.
  • Tight end DJ Rogers left, thinning the team's tight end depth.
  • Cowboys schedule precautionary MRIs to assess injuries.
  • Next game is against the Arizona Cardinals this Saturday.
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  • 10:14 PMYahoo SportsInjury Update: 4 Cowboys exit practice in final day of Cali camp
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Dallas had a handful of players leave the practice field on Thursday.

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