FRISCO, Texas -- The Cowboys held their third and final OTA practice that was open to the media on Tuesday, with the first half beginning outdoors on the practice field before high winds moved the team inside for the back half of the session.
Some players like CeeDee Lamb and Osa Odighizuwa were present, but not participating in practice, allowing for other players to step up and get some more reps in their absence.
The team at DallasCowboys.com compiled who stood out and more from OTAs ahead of mandatory minicamp beginning on June 10:
The Cowboys held their final OTA practice open to the media on Tuesday ahead of the team beginning mandatory minicamp next week. Here's what stood out to the staff at DallasCowboys.com.
George Pickens' first "wow" play
After Pickens didn't see many targets in the first two media viewings of OTAs, his first "wow" play in front of the media was the play of the day on Tuesday with a grab from Dak Prescott in the scramble drill where Pickens caught the ball falling out of bounds at the front pylon and kept both feet in bounds for a touchdown. It was his second target of the day, with the first being a deep ball from Prescott that was slightly underthrown and broken up by Kaiir Elam. – Tommy Yarrish
Clark Bar
It seems the early praise for Damone Clark is well-founded as the veteran linebacker enters his fourth year in the NFL and with the Cowboys, and this time with another change at defensive coordinator. In the third and final practice of OTAs, Clark dropped back and picked off Joe Milton on a pass across the middle that was intended for Princeton Fant — displaying quick play recognition, reaction and the hands to reel in the takeaway for Matt Eberflus. - Patrik Walker
Joe Milton showcases accuracy
One of the elements that Cowboys fans and coaches alike wanted to see, was more accuracy from Joe Milton. Outside of the interception he threw to Damone Clark, he completed 7 of his 8 passes during the team period. Those completions included a couple long throws outside the numbers and perfect deep ball to Jalen Brooks down the sideline. - Kyle Youmans
Two UDFA safeties see time with first team defense
With Donovan Wilson spending time with the rehab group and Malik Hooker exiting practice during the team's stretching period with head athletic trainer Jim Maurer, it opened the door for UDFAs Alijah Clark and Mike Smith to practice with the first team defense in the secondary along with Juanyeh Thomas. Clark had gotten some select reps earlier, but it was the first time that Smith was seen as often as he was with the first unit. – Tommy Yarrish
Back in Business
Sam Williams is less than a year removed from a torn ACL injury that ended his season before it started. But the long journey back took another positive step on Tuesday as Williams was able to do some individual drills, although wearing a left knee brace. The Cowboys likely won't make him a full participant until training camp, and even then he might start out on PUP. But for now, getting another pass-rusher back on the field just got a step closer. - Nick Eatman
The Tol' road
For all of the rightful talk about things being resolved opposite CeeDee Lamb, thanks to the trade to acquire George Pickens, it appears Jalen Tolbert is beginning to take the early lead for the right to be viewed as WR3. He highlighted the final practice of OTAs with an athletic one-handed grab while streaking across the back of the end zone in double coverage; and then let the defenders hear about it afterwards. - Patrik Walker
