The Denver Broncos are setting up joint training camp practices with the Dallas Cowboys, according to Jori Epstein of USA TODAY Sports.
Denver and Dallas are finalizing plans, with at least one joint practice expected on Thursday, Aug. 11 ahead of their preseason showdown on Saturday, Aug. 13.
The Broncos have held joint practices twice with the Cowboys in the past (most recently in 2008), in addition to previous joint practices with the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and — most frequently — the San Francisco 49ers.
The joint sessions will give players an opportunity to go up against new faces — and new schemes — in a practice setting.
“I always think that the more different types of schemes you can be exposed to is always good,” defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero said when asked about joint practices last week. “Obviously, through the offseason and through training camp, you’re going against one offense. I think it’s just so valuable to see a different offense and go against different players — break up the monotony of camp and all of that stuff. I’m always a fan of those.”
Denver typically makes most training camp practices open to the public, but there’s been no word yet on if fans will be able to attend the Cowboys practice. The team’s camp schedule will be released later this summer.
