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The Dallas Cowboys’ offseason program sets the stage for the team’s preparations for the upcoming NFL season.Dallas Today
The Dallas Cowboys have announced the dates for their upcoming offseason workout program, including organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp. The team will begin its offseason program on April 20, followed by a series of OTA sessions in early June and a three-day mandatory minicamp from June 16-18.
Why it matters
The Cowboys’ offseason schedule is an important milestone as the team prepares for the upcoming NFL season. These workouts and practices allow the coaching staff to evaluate players, install new systems, and get the team ready for training camp and the regular season.
The details
The Cowboys’ offseason program will begin with two weeks of activities limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation. This will be followed by three weeks of on-field workouts conducted at a walk-through pace, with no live contact or team offense vs. team defense drills. The final four weeks will include 10 days of organized team practice activity, or ‘OTAs,’ where 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted, but live contact is still disallowed. During this period, the team will also host its veteran minicamp.
The Cowboys’ offseason program will begin on April 20.OTA Offseason Workouts will take place on June 1-2, June 4, and June 8-9, June 11.Mandatory Minicamp will be held from June 16-18.
What’s next
The Cowboys will continue their offseason program leading up to training camp, where they will begin preparations for the 2026 NFL season.
The takeaway
The Cowboys’ offseason schedule is a crucial step in their preparations for the upcoming season, allowing the coaching staff to evaluate players, install new systems, and get the team ready for the rigors of the NFL season.