Dallas Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku at training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Best videos & highlights from Cowboys' training camp practice on Day 8

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 4:35 PM ET

Dak Prescott had his best day of training camp so far on Thursday as the Dallas Cowboys veteran quarterback was dealing.

He picked apart the defense, made several deep throws for touchdowns, and was quick to make the right call when he needed to hit his check-down receiver as well. It was a reminder of how dangerous he can be when he's in the zone.

Of course, Prescott wasn't the only one playing well on Thursday. There were several players who stood out on both sides of the ball, with the best highlights from the day available below.

The pads were on, so the players were allowed to get a little more physical. We saw that early when safety Markquese Bell laid a hit on rookie running back Jaydon Blue.

The pads are back on, the physicality is ramped up! Markquese Bell lays the BOOM! #CowboysCamp pic.twitter.com/KtKB6Ozb0e
— Kyle Youmans (@Kyle_Youmans) July 31, 2025

The defensive line had some fun as well, with second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku once again showing off his speed on the edge.

Donovan Ezeiruaku is having yet another great day pic.twitter.com/s51yWTtC7t
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 31, 2025

Dallas landed Kaiir Elam in a trade this offseason, but it hardly made any noise. That's changed with Elam standing out as their best defensive back throughout camp. He had another pass breakup on Thursday, proving that his great showing hasn't been a fluke.

Another PBU for Kaiir Elam #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/aj6XTQMJcf
— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) July 31, 2025

Prescott and George Pickens are heating up. The deep ball is there as the two connected for a long score on Thursday.

George Pickens TD pic.twitter.com/1SLWVvaXfb
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 31, 2025

Prescott and Pickens connected on another touchdown, with Nate Thomas giving his quarterback time to make the play.

Dak to Pickens in the back of the end zone. Good rep for Nate Thomas at LT pic.twitter.com/fhU95tij1s
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 31, 2025

Head coach and offensive play-caller Brian Schottenheimer had some fun dialing up this one as KaVontae Turpin took the screen pass for a decent gain.

Schotty getting in the bag a bit - a throw back to KaVontae Turpin #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/aDeBCaVs85
— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) July 31, 2025

Turpin wasn't done there, either. Here's a play where he got free downfield, hauling in a touchdown pass from Prescott.

KaVontae Turpin TD pic.twitter.com/dBtUttwonv
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 31, 2025

Prescott kept finding receivers for touchdowns, even getting Jonathan Mingo in on the action. Mingo headed into the offseason a forgotten man, but he has been steadily stacking good days.

Mingo TD pic.twitter.com/j3QSSK6fCC
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 31, 2025

Undrafted receiver Traeshon Holden had a solid day Wednesday with two touchdowns. He picked up another on the catch and run Thursday, continuing his push for a spot on the 53-man roster.