Cowboys aim to improve turnover margin ahead of 2026 season

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Cowboys aim to improve turnover margin ahead of 2026 season
Summary

In a press conference on June 13, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer discussed the importance of improving turnover generation and ball security for the upcoming season. Schottenheimer emphasized recent efforts to implement ball-security drills and improve defensive takeaways after a negative turnover differential last year. He highlighted the correlation between turnover margin and winning games, referencing that teams with a positive differential won 79% of their games. The Cowboys are focusing on techniques such as fumble recoveries and ball stripping during OTAs to address these issues as they prepare for the 2026 season.

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  • Brian Schottenheimer addresses turnover concerns at press conference.
  • Cowboys had a turnover differential of minus 9 last season.
  • Team emphasizes ball security training during OTAs.
  • 79% of teams winning the turnover battle won their games last year.
  • Focus on defensive takeaways as part of 2026 preparation.
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