Cowboys close preseason with loss to Saints in Arlington
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

On August 28, 2026, the Dallas Cowboys finished the preseason with a 27-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium. The Saints scored first with a field goal by Daniel Carlson, followed by a touchdown from Barion Brown. The Cowboys responded with field goals from Brandon Aubrey but were unable to match the Saints' scoring, ultimately concluding their preseason on a loss. The Cowboys will need to finalize their 53-man roster by the upcoming deadline, shifting focus to the regular season.
- •Cowboys fell to Saints 27-24 in preseason finale.
- •First quarter featured field goals from each team.
- •Saints scored multiple touchdowns from Rattler and White.
- •Brandon Aubrey converted three field goals for Dallas.
- •Dallas to finalize 53-man roster by Sunday afternoon.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys 24, Saints 27: Dallas closes preseason with loss, but optimism for what’s next
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