Dallas Cowboys Update: Prescott Limited in Minicamp, Pickens Returns to Practice

The Dallas Cowboys began their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, with several key players participating. Quarterback Dak Prescott will be limited in team portions of practice due to knee soreness, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer. This means that Joe Milton and Sam Howell will receive more reps as they compete for the backup quarterback job. Additionally, safety Malik Hooker, safety Jalen Thompson, and edge rusher James Houston will also be limited due to injuries. Cornerback DaRon Bland and edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku are reportedly doing well. Meanwhile, Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens returned to practice after missing the voluntary offseason sessions. Pickens was under the non-exclusive franchise tag and would have faced fines for not attending. Coach Schottenheimer stated that the team will be cautious with Pickens' return, allowing him to ease back into practice through walkthroughs and mock drills. The team is optimistic about Pickens' preparation for the upcoming season. Former Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith met with current running back Javonte Williams for the first time, offering words of encouragement. Smith advised Williams to continue running with his current style and expressed confidence in his abilities. The Cowboys' first-round pick, Caleb Downs, is benefiting from competing against top-notch talent in the offseason, which he believes will accelerate his growth.