Day 2 of Dallas Cowboys CB Jourdan Lewis' misdemeanor domestic violence trial is set to begin in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Among the testimony expected today are Lewis and the alleged victim. The trial is expected to finish today. Yesterday, opening statements were delivered.
A year ago, he arrived at Cowboys training camp just trying to figure things out. Now second-year QB Dak Prescott is an established team leader.
Jerry Jones has heaped praise on and raised expectations for Jaylon Smith as he prepares for the first training camp practice of his career.
The buzzwords Jason Garrett has chosen don't seem to be resonating, considering the drama that surrounds the Cowboys as they open training camp Monday.
The Cowboys opened up training camp on Monday following their NFC East title last season. Dallas has not been able to string together back-to-back division championships since 2000.
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott leading his group through individual drills during the first practice of training camp.
Cowboys Head Coach Jason Garrett signing the prosthetic leg of this special fan. Cool moment here in Oxnard.
Ezekiel Elliott showing some love for the troops after the Cowboys 1st practice in Oxnard.
Jourdan Lewis is scheduled to testify in his own defense Tuesday morning, when his misdemeanor domestic violence trial continues.
It's only a walkthrough but Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee brings one speed. He's intense on the first day of training camp.
From earlier in practice, Ezekiel Elliott working through individual drills.
Construction workers getting a nice view of Cowboys practice. A number of houses are being built in the lot next to the practice fields. Wonder if other teams will send scouts to work on the crew.
Sources tell ESPN that the Cowboys have cut WR Lucky Whitehead just a few hours after team learned that he had been arrested for shoplifting in June in Virginia and now has a warrant out for his arrest after failing to appear in court on July 6th. Head coach Jason Garrett said just a few hours ago that the team was "Gathering information and will respond accordingly."
Lucky Whitehead was released by the Cowboys on Monday, hours after the team learned he was charged. The receiver's agent is claiming this is a case of mistaken identity, however, and Whitehead says he wasn't in Virginia at the time of the alleged crime.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is backing teammate Ezekiel Elliott. "I take pride in helping him out every way on and off the field, yes."
As the Cowboys get ready for their first training camp practice, not only will they not be in pads they will not work offense against defense. The first day of team drills will come Wednesday, which will also be the first padded practice.
Opening statements concluded in the misdemeanor domestic violence trial of Dallas cornerback Jourdan Lewis. The crux of the opening statements differed as to whether the actions committed during the March incident will constitute domestic violence. Lewis' attorney, John Shea (pictured right), says no and that his client was trying to leave the apartment. Lou Danner (pictured left) argued Lewis' actions with pillows and after along with the subsequent 911 call the victim made will show his guilt. The trial continues Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. in Michigan's 15th District Court.
The Cowboys were not aware of the June arrest of Lucky Whitehead, according to Jason Garrett. He said the team is gathering information on the incident. Garrett said it is possible Whitehead could be released. "We will do what's in the best interest of the Dallas Cowboys," Garrett said.
Cowboys Head Coach Jason Garrett says that he just learned of the situation regarding WR Lucky Whitehead. Reports of a warrant for his arrest stemming from a burglary in June. "We are gathering information, and we will respond accordingly."
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(28) | Taco Charlton | DE | Michigan |
| 2(28) | Chidobe Awuzie | CB | Colorado |
| 3(28) | Jourdan Lewis | CB | Michigan |
| 4(27) | Ryan Switzer | WR | North Carolina |
| 6(7) | Xavier Woods | S | Louisiana Tech |
| 6(33) | Marquez White | CB | Florida State |
| 7(10) | Joey Ivie | DT | Florida |
| 7(21) | Noah Brown | WR | Ohio State |
| 7(28) | Jordan Carrell | DT | Colorado |
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 421 | 306 |
| New York | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 310 | 284 |
| Washington | 8 | 7 | 1 | .531 | 396 | 383 |
| Philadelphia | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 367 | 331 |
| NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
| S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
| J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
| J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
| D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
