Dallas Cowboys kick off 2026 training camp in Oxnard amid roster overhaul
The Dallas Cowboys opened their 20th training camp in Oxnard, California, on July 29, 2026, running through August 18. All 11 offensive starters returned, including quarterback Dak Prescott, while the defensive side saw a major revamp under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, who replaced Matt Eberflus. The team added several players to fit Parker’s hybrid 3‑4 scheme, notably rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham, veteran pass rusher Rashan Gary, cornerback Cobie Durant, and linebackers Dee Winters and DeMarvion Overshown.
In the coaching staff, former Cowboys quarterback Will Grier was hired as an offensive assistant just a week after retiring as a player. Backup quarterback Joe Milton entered camp facing his first real competition for playing time. The Cowboys were also highlighted in media analyses, with The Athletic naming them one of the league’s most overrated teams heading into the season.
The camp continues a two‑decade partnership with the city of Oxnard, featuring community programs such as the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Dance Clinic and a free NFL FLAG training camp for local youth. Fans can attend open practices at River Ridge Playing Fields throughout the period.