Cardinals struggle in preseason loss against Cowboys, 34-13

The Arizona Cardinals faced a challenging matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on August 23, 2026, falling 34-13 in their preseason game. With few starters on the field due to injury concerns and evaluation of roster depth, the Cardinals' second and third strings dominated the playing time. Despite showing promise with defensive stops and standout performances from players like LB Owen Pappoe, who led with 10 tackles, penalties plagued Arizona, nullifying potential scoring opportunities. The coaching staff continues to assess the roster ahead of final cuts on August 30.

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