Cowboys welcome T.O. back to practice

Refreshed after some time off, star receiver gets reps in with Romo
Aug 05, 2008 04:30 AM
Associated Press

A rejuvenated Terrell Owens was back in pads and catching passes from Tony Romo when the Dallas Cowboys held their second practice yesterday.

Owens got a break the previous two sessions, when he was on the field but didn't actively participate yesterday morning or in the only workout Sunday.

"Just precautionary," coach Wade Phillips said yesterday in his daily briefing between practices.

T.O. came out from the morning practice in white shorts and a long-sleeve shirt, as he had Sunday. Owens stood behind the offence during some drills after going to the edge of the huddle to listen to the plays being called by Romo.

During that workout, which Phillips described as "teaching session," the team wasn't in pads and Romo made only light throws.

"We're trying to rest his arm a little bit," Phillips said.

Phillips is starting to give some veterans a break from practice. The Cowboys have been on the field 11 straight days since opening camp and don't have a day off scheduled until Sunday, the day after their pre-season opener.