Thursday’s practice was the Cowboys seventh training camp practice and the fifth practice in pads. The Cowboys also had a little bit of roster movement before practice was underway:

Cowboys add a DE https://t.co/ZBDueXriVT — Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 2, 2018

Cowboys have released DE James Hearns & RB Trey Williams. Club has signed the 2 players they worked out earlier today _ OT Kirren Kirven & DE Joby Saint Fleur _ and activated S Kavon Frazier from the NFI list. — David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) August 2, 2018

That’s right people, the Cowboys got great news when Kavon Frazier made his return to the practice field:

Kavon Frazier has passed his physical and is off the Non-Football Injury list. He’s eligible to be back at practice this afternoon but not likely a full workload right away. #cowboyswire — Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) August 2, 2018

Good to see Kavon Frazier back out at practice. (Was waiting to get the results of bloodwork. Has now officially passed his physical.) pic.twitter.com/ikYiGrg9Bo — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 2, 2018

Kavon Frazier in pads for Thursday’s practice in Oxnard pic.twitter.com/EALzDYvfoM — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 2, 2018

It looks as though a couple of Cowboys veterans will be getting a rest day:

Tyron Smith, Allen Hurns, Deonte Thompson and Marcus Martin are not practicing today for the offense — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 2, 2018

Looks like vet days for Tyron Smith and DeMarcus Lawrence today. Tavon Charlton is back at practice #cowboyswire — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 2, 2018

Ah...yes...the hybrid player who is part receiver, part pass rusher. Never mind, we got a correction:

Kavon Frazier taking reps, just easing himself into practice after being sidelined for a week:

Kavon Frazier easing his way back into things pic.twitter.com/0U5mGWkNTU — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 2, 2018

Here’s a look at the defensive backs, they have been stealing the show somewhat over the first week or so of training camp:

It’s a little old school but Leighton Vander Esch likes to wear the neck roll:

Leighton Vander Esch’s neckplate is a sight pic.twitter.com/RZHdVr9jNE — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 2, 2018

The opportunity is huge for Jihad Ward and he hasn’t been disappointing early into training camp:

Alright, drills are cool but let’s get to some competition, Rico Gathers makes it tough on LVE:

Rico Gathers vs. Leighton Vander Esch pic.twitter.com/8XodFjCGu0 — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 2, 2018

Haven’t heard much from Duke Thomas yet but here he is covering MeKale McKay:

Duke Thomas gets a win pic.twitter.com/bllD23gVKW — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 2, 2018

Chidobe Awuzie is not about to let anyone leap on him and come down with the ball:

One on one’s near the goal line. Check out Chido #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/GWuKsmDj2n — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 2, 2018

Donovan Olumba has shown pretty well thus far but he gets totally sauced by Cole Beasley here:

One guy who didn’t get sauced by Beasley was Jourdan Lewis, that’s sticky coverage if I do say so myself:

Defensive domination in the Compete Period. Jourdan Lewis was all over Cole Beasley #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/XecCFDHwQk — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 2, 2018

Wow, Jameill Showers with the pass breakup on Rico Gathers:

Jameill Showers shows out against Rico Gathers #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/Dr697QIuL2 — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 2, 2018

KD Cannon got a win over Marquez White:

For you Baylor Bears, a little KD Cannon pic.twitter.com/9dW8Ts6o7u — Bill Jones (@CBS11BillJones) August 2, 2018

One way to go about it is Cam Fleming here just making sure he contains the rush:

Tyron watches while Fleming & Williams go through pass rush #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/EP1cwcQ0lx — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 3, 2018

La’el Collins has been dominant against all takers, not today Kony Ealy:

Dorance Armstrong gave Collins all he could handle in this rep:

Datone Jones beats Travis Frederick and shows some strength too:

Compete Period. Datone Jones rips his way past a Travis Frederick #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/eTIHDqxle6 — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 3, 2018

One is all your going to get, Datone Jones!

Frederick and Jones rematch; Frederick fares better in round two #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/7AJe0NhCkQ — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 3, 2018

Both Brian Price and Jihad Ward give great reps against Travis Frederick and Zack Martin:

Frederick goes against Price, then Martin goes against Ward #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/dAsjGNw78a — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 3, 2018

Not a chance against Martin on this rep though:

Justin March-Lillard has been relatively quiet throughout the first handful of practices but he holds off Darius Jackson:

Justin March-Lillard closes out Compete Period by holding off Darius Jackson #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/6lhp76nDJd — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 2, 2018

In team drills, Tavon Austin shows why he’s such a dynamic weapon to have:

Dak Prescott with a beauty here to escape the pressure and deliver a strike to Blake Jarwin:

Dak to a wide open Blake Jarwin pic.twitter.com/GbtzSSCbvW — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 2, 2018

Terrance Williams sure has some nifty moves:

Handoff to Bo Scarbrough, that’s a big dude coming through:

Rod Smith got him a piece too, he’s going to have a role come September:

A little dump off to Ezekiel Elliott because it’s a safe bet:

Dak to Zeke pic.twitter.com/npw4GOmtbd — Kate Hairopoulos (@khairopoulos) August 3, 2018

Yesterday’s standout, Michael Gallup finds another crease against Byron Jones:

Dak to Michael Gallup pic.twitter.com/bgEbVxuKWQ — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 2, 2018

Cole Beasley giving Dak an open target while he’s on the move:

Beasley limped off the field after this play but he later returned:

It’s hard to determine who’s going to snag the Cowboys final roster spot at receiver but it’s just as difficult to leave this guy’s name out:

Lance Lenoir makes at least one really impressive catch per practice. Just now, he skied over a safety and a linebacker to bring in a high pass from Cooper Rush over the middle of the field #cowboyswire — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 2, 2018

Lance Lenoir in traffic pic.twitter.com/3oSKQSCRTI — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 2, 2018

Daily check on Dan Bailey...it’s good!

Dan Bailey from 48 pic.twitter.com/QBkQFxsfPh — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 2, 2018

Jason Garrett orders the music be turned way up... still true!

Jason Garrett called for the music to be louder rigjt before this, Dan Bailey drilled it anyway pic.twitter.com/7dcjg4uT6Y — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 3, 2018

Oh no, we suck again!

Two misses for Dan Bailey today. Both from the 38-40 range. Bad day of what has otherwise been a strong camp #cowboyswire — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 3, 2018

Not a good day to trust a punt returner for the Cowboys:

And now Duke Thomas dropped the next punt after Tavon Austin had precious one sail through his hands. — Brandon George (@DMN_George) August 2, 2018

It’s RED ZONE TIME!!!

Michael Gallup trying to seal a block on Byron Jones but the DB keeps fighting:

Byron Jones gives a lot of effort pic.twitter.com/tM8sBxVOuW — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 3, 2018

Gallup welcomes contact from anyone in his way:

Kris Richard is one of the most animated Cowboys coaches in a long time:

Kris Richard really into things pic.twitter.com/BMhrN5u8n0 — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 3, 2018

As if I needed another reason to like Kris Richard - he just ran up to a referee, plucked his flag out of his pocket and threw it in the air #CowboysWire — Lindsay Draper (@LindsCashDraper) August 3, 2018

Tavon Austin again with the grab:

Dak finding the only tight end on the roster with an NFL catch:

Dak to Swaim pic.twitter.com/RXDszdvKTI — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 3, 2018

That Dak Swaim thang pic.twitter.com/kOgU1yT1aP — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 3, 2018

Terrance Williams is right there when Dak needs to unload the ball:

Dak to Terrance Williams pic.twitter.com/SJH6OmCvY7 — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 3, 2018

Not sure if TWill was out of bounds or not?

Duke Thomas said this was out of bounds. Looks like a TW TD from here #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/4JkSlyu63A — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 3, 2018

Wait...on second look, that’s a touchdown for Terrance Williams:

Just not much you can do to stop Rico from getting the score here:

McKay certainly got up there but that foot may have been out of bounds:

Mike White to Mekale McKay in 7-on-7: pic.twitter.com/Xdm86MgCpk — Brandon George (@DMN_George) August 3, 2018

Almost a pick but it was dropped:

#Cowboys second-team D with near pick in traffic pic.twitter.com/LgJlhqzdMs — mike fisher ✭ (@fishsports) August 3, 2018

Byron Jones denies Tavon Austin with the PBU here:

Chido breaks up the Dak-to-Gallup connection:

Chido with the breakup of Dak’s pass intended for Gallup. pic.twitter.com/NIUt370doz — Joe Trahan (@JoeTrahan) August 3, 2018

Back again, Chido almost has a pick off Dak Prescott, intended for Tavon:

Chido making another play. pic.twitter.com/9HHfTzHOLz — Joe Trahan (@JoeTrahan) August 3, 2018

Jourdan Lewis loves to rattle a receiver, here he is being extra friendly with Lance Lenoir:

Lance Lenoir vs. Jourdan Lewis pic.twitter.com/lts6EGYENU — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 3, 2018

Oh Rod Smith, don’t try that on Marquez White:

Marquez White beats Rod Smith pic.twitter.com/vTzdPuM9I7 — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 3, 2018

Tavon has also been working up a rapport with Prescott:

Loop 410 (shout out SA) pic.twitter.com/CnDDfiafx7 — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) August 3, 2018

In two-minute drill, Rod Smith let’s Dalton Schultz know he better get out of bounds:

Rod Smith let’s Dalton Schultz know: “GET YO ASS OUTTA BOUNDS” #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/t306CY7MBU — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 3, 2018

Bo Scarbrough just rumbling and tumbling through the defense:

That’s a wrap on practice and David Helman always has a decent way to put a bow on things:

Practice is over. Not a banner day for Dan Bailey. Dorance Armstrong did a thing. This Michael Gallup guy looks pretty damn good. #cowboyswire — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 3, 2018

Cowboys receivers carrying 25-pound bricks after practice pic.twitter.com/0CW9U7OUZH — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 3, 2018

Don’t forget to keep checking back to BTB, the Cowboys have a day off tomorrow but there won’t be any resting around here!