The Dallas Cowboys returned to the practice field in Oxnard, California, on Tuesday, July 22, as training camp got underway ahead of the 2025-26 NFL season. For defensive end Sam Williams, it was an emotional, but triumphant return. Nearly a year ago to the date, Williams suffered a season-ending injury at training camp before the team even held its first fully-padded practice. The 26-year-old pass rusher was expected to take on a bigger role in the defensive end rotation, but those hopes came crashing down when he suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee.