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Cowboys first-round pick Caleb Downs classifies himself as "a learner," and applies it to all areas of his life. One of those is with Dallas, as he goes through his first offseason program with the Cowboys learning about his role in the defense.

OTAs are all about play and scheme installation, but things will ramp up next week with the Cowboys' mandatory minicamp. Plus, T.J. Bass is getting work at center, the latest at offensive tackle and more!

With talk of a very potent offense, there is one weak area that needs to be improved: scoring in the red zone. With three first-round linemen, what needs to happen to improve red-zone scoring?

Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown said Tuesday that he'll be taking on the responsibility of playing MIKE linebacker and wearing the green dot for Dallas' defense. He's "excited" for the opportunity he's waited for to come to fruition.

On Tuesday, Cowboys QB Dak Prescott discussed heading into his 11th year with the team, George Pickens' situation and what he's learned early on from facing Christian Parker's defense.

News and notes from the Cowboys' second open OTAs practice on Tuesday, as Dallas' defensive unit had a strong day with the team getting closer and closer to next week's mandatory minicamp.

Are there any defensive players who were on the team last year that you think are going to surprise us with the changes in coaching and the overall talent upgrades?

Cowboys second-year CB Shavon Revel says his "knee is 100%" and is looking to grow under Christian Parker and Dallas' new defensive staff as he competes for a starting role in the secondary.

Do the Cowboys still have any interest in Jadaveon Clowney? He had a good season last year, leading the team in sacks. Is it a matter of price or has Dallas simply moved on?

The Cowboys' defensive tackle duo of Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark broke down what's stood out early about Christian Parker's defensive scheme, and where they fit in it.