Cowboys' pass rush struggles continue in 2026 after poor start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are facing challenges with their pass rush early in the 2026 NFL season. After two games, they have recorded only two sacks, placing them tied for third worst in the league. Despite previously leading the NFL in pressure rate, their current rate has dropped to 18.7 percent. Players Donovan Ezeiruaku and Malachi Lawrence show promise for improvement but need time to develop. Concerns remain about the overall effectiveness of the defense as they attempt to adapt in the next weeks.
- •Cowboys rank tied for third worst in sacks with two.
- •Pressure rate has dropped to 18.7%, among lowest in the league.
- •Ezeiruaku leads the team with nine pressures this season.
- •Dallas seeks internal improvements from young players.
- •Concerns persist about the overall defense if pass rush doesn't improve.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — From bad to worse: Cowboys' pass rush remains a problem in 2026
"The Cowboys were hoping their pass rush would improve in 2026 but as it turns out, it got worse. But there are reasons for optimism...
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