Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence likely to play in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence are expected to see action in the Dallas Cowboys' preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated that both top draft picks will likely play limited roles. This marks the first time the rookies will don their full Cowboys uniforms in an NFL stadium. Despite differing approaches to rookie preseason participation, the Cowboys intend for Downs and Lawrence to gain valuable experience ahead of the regular season.
- •Game is scheduled for Saturday night against the Seattle Seahawks.
- •Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence are first-round picks for the Cowboys.
- •Head coach Brian Schottenheimer expects them to play limited time.
- •Preseason participation is seen as important for rookie development.
- •This will be Downs and Lawrence's first game in opposing NFL stadium.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Downs, Malachi Lawrence likely to play in preseason opener
"Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence are expected to see time Saturday night
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