Four Cowboys miss Saturday's practice, including Jake Ferguson and Jalen Thompson

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Four Cowboys miss Saturday's practice, including Jake Ferguson and Jalen Thompson
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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.

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  • 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
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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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