--WR Terrell Owens missed minicamp because of a death in his family. He was there on Monday (June 16) and Tuesday for a physical and a blood test but left before camp began on Tuesday. He should be ready for training camp.
--SS Roy Williams says this has been the most tumultuous offseason of his career. He said he was shocked and blindsided by critics who said the Cowboys should cut or trade him. Although he has been assured by owner Jerry Jones that he is not going anywhere, Williams said he will use the criticism as motivation. He called the 2008 season a put-up or shut-up campaign and vows to prove to everyone he can still play at a high level.
--CB Adam Jones is already making an impact with the Cowboys. The team has begun giving him some practice reps with the first-team defense in place of a miffed Anthony Henry. Henry remains the starter, but he admittedly sees the writing on the wall. The Cowboys are already using Henry as a safety on passing downs with Jones playing outside.
--DT Tank Johnson has been so impressive in his second year, and first full offseason with the Cowboys, that the team is planning to give starting nose tackle Jay Ratliff some snaps at defensive end next season. Ratliff was one of the team's top defensive ends last season before being moved to nose tackle when Jason Ferguson went down with a season-ending injury. Because the team has a good grasp on Johnson's skills and are confident that they can count on him, they plan to give Ratliff some snaps at end and when Johnson is manning the middle of the defense.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I was told I would be cut if I didn't sign the waiver. So I guess they're going to release me as promised. I just want to get on with my career somewhere where someone wants my abilities. I still have fight, and I don't give up." -- Wide receiver Terry Glenn on his status.
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