Dallas Cowboys News:
June 06 to June 12, 2010

Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff missed three weeks of OTA practices after undergoing elbow surgeries, but he's back and eager to improve on last year's success.

With Leonard Davis out with an excused absence, the Cowboys used the time try a few new wrinkles on the line, shuffling players around to different positions.

ARLINGTON, Texas - Fans lined the sideline, cheering when Tony Romo's arrival on the field was shown on the giant video screen overhead. The same when receiver Miles Austin appeared with a wide smile. They responded ecstatically when first-round draft pick Dez Bryant caught a long touchdown pass.

So what's this, Marion Barber is getting old? He's TWENTY-SEVEN! Yesterday.

The four-week OTAs were teaching sessions. This weekend's minicamp is now testing the Cowboys' execution. Next stop, training camp.

Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin signed his one-year restricted tender on Friday, but is still hoping to get a long-term deal done before the start of training camp.

It's nearly three months until the regular season but tight end Jason Witten is already optimistic about the Cowboys chances.

I know it's really early, but are there players who were regular contributors last year who will have a tough time making the roster in 2010?

IRVING, Texas - Dez Bryant was back where he wanted to be Friday afternoon. The rookie receiver was catching passes in practice for the Dallas Cowboys instead of working on the side with a trainer.

IRVING, Texas - Pro Bowl receiver Miles Austin has signed his US$3.168-million contract tender with the Dallas Cowboys.

Pro Bowl receiver Miles Austin has signed his $3.168 million contract tender with the Dallas Cowboys. The signing came Friday, when the Cowboys opened a minicamp that will be their last organized team workouts until training camp opens in six weeks. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has said the Cowboys... read more

Dez Bryant has been cleared to participate in Friday's afternoon practice, and says he doesn't plan on missing anymore workouts, including first day of training camp.

The first practice of the Cowboys final minicamp of 2010 opened with Dez Bryant still out. Follow our live updates from practice.

While plenty obstacles remain, the stadium passage vote is another step in the right direction for Jed York's franchise.

Rookie receiver Dez Bryant is working with a trainer instead of catching passes from Tony Romo on the first day of a Dallas Cowboys minicamp. Veteran linebacker Keith Brooking was on the field Friday. He missed the four weeks of workouts while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery he had after... read more

The Cowboys kick off their mandatory three-day minicamp Friday with an expected return to practice for wide receiver Dez Bryant and linebacker Keith Brooking.

Most players need several weeks of offseason rest. Fairly fresh and determined to improve, second-year quarterback Stephen McGee took only one week off.

The Cowboys saw the careers of Michael Irvin and Daryl Johnston suddenly end, but managed to sneak into the playoffs. It still wasn't enough to save Chan Gailey's job.