Cowboys Headlines: Dak's knee, Rice freed, Smiths seek answers on CTE

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The Cowboys opened mandatory minicamp with the knowledge that wideout George Pickens is fully on board. Things took a pause though when head coach Brian Schottenheimer noted quarterback Dak Prescott would be limited due to knee soreness; something he nor the team is overly concerned about.

While things are progressing towards the 2026 season in Dallas, a more somber tone exists around questions the family of former Cowboys edge rusher Aldon Smith is looking to have answered. Smith, who sadly passed away just days ago, had his brain sent to Boston to be tested for CTE and are seeking answers as to what led up to his untimely death.

Elsewhere, like the Cowboys, 10 other teams opened up mandatory mini camps in a final preview before their eventual return in late July. The Saints welcomed back longtime edge Cameron Jordan, while Broncos end Jonathan Cooper is not participating after a domestic abuse case. Falcons edge James Pierce is present for Atlanta, even in the midst of battling a similar charge.

Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice was released from a Dallas jail after violating terms of his probation demonstrating the same football moves off the field evading questions from the media. The same type of evasiveness exists throughout the NFL landscape as to whether former Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is an option for them in the upcoming supplemental draft.

Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines​

• Cowboys QB Dak Prescott starting minicamp limited with knee soreness, per Schottenheimer :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Cowboys WR George Pickens never planned to hold out; says he won't hold in at camp, either :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Cowboys work out 3 from UFL, including longtime Baylor target at WR :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• What can Cowboys expect from coach Schottenheimer in Year 2? :: ESPN (Link)
• CTE? Family seeks answers to former Cowboy's sudden death :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• George Pickens will be “coach Pickens” during minicamp with no team drills :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
• Dallas Cowboys legend calls team’s business priorities ‘distraction’ for players :: Fort Worth Star Telegram (Link)
• Cowboys 2026 Minicamp: 53-man roster predictions has 17 new faces :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Dallas Cowboys Working Out UFL Edge Rusher Ahead of Mandatory Minicamp :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
• Cowboys UDFA comes home after stint with Lions to find role in new D :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Schottenheimer on Sorsby: 'I'm focused on the 90 guys' at Cowboys minicamp :: The Dallas Morning News (Link)
• America’s Sweethearts Season 3: Meet the Cheerleaders Competing to Join DCC :: Netflix (Link)
• Cowboys tap former Chiefs, Bears free agent to join the fray in 2026 :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• George Pickens reports to Cowboys mandatory minicamp on tag, to sit out team drills :: NFL.com (Link)
• All in the Cowboys' family: Marshawn Kneeland's son has arrived :: Cowboys Wire (Link)

Mandatory Mini-camp Round-up​

• Jonathon Cooper will not participate in Broncos minicamp :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
• Kevin Stefanski confirms James Pearce will attend Falcons minicamp :: Yahoo Sports (Link)
• Cameron Jordan, Saints finalizing one-year deal :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
• Broncos' Bo Nix has no concern over ankle: 'I could be full go right now' :: NFL.com (Link)

News & Headlines from Around the NFL​

• Family of Aldon Smith having his brain checked for CTE :: ESPN (Link)
• Which NFL teams should consider Brendan Sorsby in supplemental draft? :: The Athletic (Link)
• Chiefs WR Rashee Rice released from jail after 30-day stint for car crash probation violation :: ESPN (Link)
• NFL legend Calvin Johnson thinks one player has a shot at breaking his single-season receiving record :: CBSSports (Link)

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This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys Headlines: Dak's knee, Rice freed, Smiths seek answers on CTE

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