Vander Esch: Thoughts After First NFL Practice

Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch speaks with the media about how it felt to practice on an NFL field for the first time.

Geoff Swaim talks with the media about being the veteran in the tight ends room and what the competition to fill Witten's role has been like so far.

Legendary Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Ware stops by The Star to teach the current defensive line a thing or two about rushing the passer.

Taco Charlton talks about what he learned from his rookie season and his goals going into year two.

Tight end Rico Gathers discusses the process of getting back on the field after missing the 2017 season due to a concussion.

Linebacker Jaylon Smith gives some insight on what it's like to finally be playing without a leg brace of any kind.

Ezekiel Elliott discusses his increased leadership role as he enters his third NFL season.

Dak Prescott talks about the leadership roles with Dez Bryant and Jason Witten leaving and what it's like playing with the new teammates including Tavon Austin and Allen Hurns.

Ezekiel Elliott talks about being more vocal as a leader with Jason Witten and Dez Bryant gone.

Hear Jourdan Lewis' side of the story regarding the heated battle with Dez Bryant that was caught on camera.

Wide receiver Allen Hurns speaks in the locker room at The Star about gaining the respect of his new teammates in Dallas.

New Cowboys receiver Tavon Austin talks with the media about what he envisions his role being on the offense.

Jaylon Smith talks about practicing without his knee brace and why he believes he's going to be even better than he was at Notre Dame.

Hear what Travis Frederick had to say about the loss of several key players this offseason and his recent charity event.

The 2018 rookies were asked how they want their careers to be remembered as when they're done playing.

Demarcus Lawrence talks about what his leadership role is now with Jason Witten and Dez Bryant gone and how good could the D-line be this year.

Dak Prescott talks about what "Dak Friendly" means to him and how different the offense will be without Jason Witten and Dez Bryant. 

WR Allen Hurns sits down with Lindsay Draper and talks about the special relationship he has with his mom.

Rookie QB Mike White talks about his relationship with QB coach Kellen Moore and what his goals are entering the NFL.

Rookie LB talks about learning the playbook and what he thinks of new LB coach Ben Bloom.

Former Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough meets with the media for the first time to discuss his future role on the team and the possibility of teaming up with Ezekiel Elliott.

Hear what WR Michael Gallup had to say about his first days as a Dallas Cowboy and his hopes of earning a role in the receiving corps.

Offensive lineman Connor Williams gives his impressions of his first NFL mini-camp, his experience meeting Travis Frederick, and why he wears number 52.

Rookie tight end Dalton Schultz shows his respect for the recently-retired Jason Witten and discusses his hopes of earning role on this year's team.

Tyrone Crawford talks with the media at the Cowboys Golf Classic.