The Dallas Cowboys' 2025 NFL season opener on Thursday, Sept. 4 at the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles is just 27 days away.  That's why it made all the sense in the world for the Cowboys to have a fully padded practice on Thursday,

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was hit in the back and left practice early. Ferguson was hurt in a red-zone drill Thursday when linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. made contact with him during a passing play.

Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue hurt his ankle after defensive end Sam Williams pulled his face mask during a carry. Blue eventually returned in regular clothes to watch practice briefly. Cowboys offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley also hurt his ankle during a play. Further tests are needed to see the severity of his injury.