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Dallas Cowboys begin OTAs, mandatory minicamp starts in 2 weeks
By NBC DFW
· June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Over the summer, NFL teams conduct organized team activities (OTAs) to ramp up their preparation for the new season. Dallas is scheduled to host OTAs on the following dates: June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9, and June 11. The Cowboys officially started their offseason workout program in late April. The NFL
Key takeaway During OTAs, live contact isn't allowed, but teams can run 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills.
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Category: western ·
Published: June 1, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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What is this story about? Over the summer, NFL teams conduct organized team activities (OTAs) to ramp up their preparation for the new season. Dallas is scheduled to host OTAs on the following dates: June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9, and June 11. The Cowboys officially started their offseason workout program in late April. The NFL
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