Four Cowboys miss Saturday's practice, including Jake Ferguson and Jalen Thompson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
During the Cowboys' third training camp practice on August 1, four players were absent, including starting tight end Jake Ferguson and free-agent acquisition Jalen Thompson. Ferguson missed the session for personal reasons, while Thompson was sidelined due to a hip issue. Safeties P.J. Locke and Zion Childress also missed practice, with Locke dealing with a minor knee hyperextension and Childress nursing a hamstring injury. The team continues to exercise caution as they ramp up to full-contact practices, focusing on maintaining roster health. A padded practice is scheduled for August 3.
- •Jake Ferguson and Jalen Thompson among four players absent from practice
- •P.J. Locke and Zion Childress also held out due to injuries
- •Team emphasizing player preservation during training camp
- •Padded practice scheduled for August 3
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — 4 Cowboys miss Saturday's camp practice include 2x Pro Bowl starter
"Four players missed the Cowboys third practice of training camp including starting tight end Jake Ferguson and big-money free agent Jalen Thompson.
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