6 Notes/Standouts From the Dallas Cowboys First OTA Practice with Media Availability..

The Dallas Cowboys held their first OTA practice open to the media, and there were already plenty of storylines to break down. In this episode of the DoubleMove Podcast, we react to everything we learned from Cowboys OTAs, including Brian Schottenheimer making it clear that Tyler Guyton is not being handed the starting left tackle job.

We discuss why Guyton is under serious pressure entering the 2026 season, how Nate Thomas fits into the left tackle competition, and what this means for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense moving forward.

We also get into the latest injury recovery updates on DaRon Bland and Donovan Ezeiruaku, why the Cowboys are being cautious with both players during OTAs, and what their availability could mean for training camp.

Plus, Brian Schottenheimer named a few early standouts, including CeeDee Lamb, Malachi Lawrence and Caelen Carson. We talk about why Carson being mentioned is especially interesting for a Cowboys cornerback room that badly needs depth.

From there, we break down Rashan Gary’s early leadership role with the Cowboys, why his presence could matter for young pass rushers like Donovan Ezeiruaku, LT Overton and Sam Williams, and how Dallas may be trying to build a deeper pass-rush rotation instead of relying on one star.

We also discuss the Cowboys’ upcoming joint practices with the Rams and Saints, why those reps could be huge for evaluating Tyler Guyton, the offensive line, the wide receiver room, the pass rush and the cornerback depth.

Finally, we talk about rookie defensive back Caleb Downs already earning praise from Schottenheimer, what it means that he “doesn’t make the same mistake twice,” and why he could become a major piece in this Cowboys defense.