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Cowboys have a pretty 'cool' way of tracking the heat as they settle for indoor practices
Brian Schottenheimer said humidity and sweat testing are guiding the team’s decision to limit outdoor work and stay inside.
- The Dallas Cowboys are practicing inside on artificial turf to escape the Texas heat, departing from their preferred grass field as the regular season begins.
- Record-Tying triple-digit temperatures in Dallas have persisted through September, with the area experiencing no measurable rainfall for nearly two months.
- Head coach Brian Schottenheimer is using sweat testing and scientific analysis to determine practice locations, utilizing a 12,000-seat indoor stadium for sessions when conditions warrant.
- Three days before the season opener against the New York Giants, Schottenheimer said the team was "probably" headed for another indoor practice day.
- Schottenheimer held two shorter outdoor practices last week, both starting at 8 a.m. to avoid the afternoon peak heat and maintain team readiness.
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Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer speaks at a press conference following a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Friday in Arlington, Texas, Friday, August 28, 2026.
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The RecordCowboys have a pretty ‘cool’ way of tracking the heat as they settle for indoor practices
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are hiding from the Texas heat out of necessity, practicing inside on artificial turf rather than outside on grass as they would prefer now that the regular-season routine is finally here.
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Cowboys have a pretty 'cool' way of tracking the heat as they settle for indoor practices
The Dallas Cowboys are hiding from the Texas heat out of necessity. Practices are inside on artificial turf rather than outside on grass as the team would prefer now that the regular-season routine is finally here. Brian Schottenheimer isn’t sure…
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