Cowboy Roundup: CeeDee Lamb & George Pickens dynamic duo, Discipline comes first

Happy Thursday, Dallas Cowboys Nation. The week is flying by, and we have already watched two practices go down in Oxnard, California, with training camp now in full swing.

It's been exciting to see the positive moments coming out of practice, especially the immediate chemistry between George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb.

If the duo works together, Dak Prescott is set up for a lot of success as he returns from injury. The NFL should be on notice.

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On the defensive side of the ball, there is also plenty to be excited about. The defense is flying around the field and forcing turnovers, while offseason acquisition Kaiir Elam has made a strong early impact.

Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam practices a few drills after the end of the official practice day. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK

It will be fun to see how things continue to progress over the next few weeks and to see what players emerge as standouts, but for now, before the team returns to practice this afternoon, let's check out some of the news making waves online and on social media.

Discipline comes first

Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer during training camp at the River Ridge Fields in Oxnard, California. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Brian Schottenheimer brought the team to the middle of the field during practice after a scuffle broke out for the second straight day. During the melee, safety Markquese Brown threw a punch that hit cornerback Tony Pride in the throat.

Luckily no one was injured.

At the end of the fight Brian Schottenheimer brought the troops over. Markquese Bell threw a punch during the fractious event and punched Troy Pride in the neck. Pride was on a knee for a few moments. Everything is good now. pic.twitter.com/jlClk8gqnc
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) July 23, 2025

Schottenheimer told his players, "Play hard but control your f*cking selves. Do you f*cking understand me?!"

CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens are inseparable

Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb carries the ball during training camp at the River Ridge Fields in Oxnard. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The bond between CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens is clear. The two players are consistently seen side-by-side, walk onto the field for practice together, and even have their own celebration. Lamb is hoping this isn't a one-year partnership.

“I’m glad he’s here. He knows I love him," Pickens told reporters after training camp practice on Wednesday. "I tell him every day that I’m happy for him. I hope we go together for X amount of years. I don’t care. I just know we’re not fixing to do this for (only) one.”

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