Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs records first sack and forces fumble
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

In his NFL debut on September 14, 2026, Dallas Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs recorded his first sack against quarterback Jaxon Dart. Downs blitzed off the edge to bring Dart down, causing a fumble that was recovered by an offensive lineman. Following this, the Cowboys' defense forced another fumble in the same half, with Quinnen Williams and Shavon Revel playing key roles in the recovery. Downs' impactful performance signals his potential as a versatile player for the Cowboys.
- •Caleb Downs sacks Jaxon Dart in his first NFL game.
- •Downs' sack results in a fumble, recovered by an offensive lineman.
- •Dallas defense forces a second fumble before halftime.
- •Caleb Downs was selected by the Cowboys with the 11th overall pick.
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs records first sack, strips QB
"The Dallas Cowboys knew they had a versatile player when Caleb Downs fell to them. This is going to be common.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Sep 14, 2026, 2:16 AMCris Collinsworth rips Cowboys defense after first half two-minute drill meltdown
NFL•Sep 14, 2026, 2:13 AMNew York Giants injury report: Malik Nabers 'looks good' in full practice
NFL•Sep 14, 2026, 1:49 AMCowboys QB Dak Prescott’s Bold Outfit Turns Heads at Giants Game
NFL•Sep 14, 2026, 1:48 AMThe Indianapolis Colts Have a Serious Quenton Nelson Problem- NFL•Sep 14, 2026, 1:45 AMIs CeeDee Lamb playing tonight? Why Cowboys WR is off to quiet start vs. Giants
NFL•Sep 14, 2026, 1:28 AMRams star Myles Garrett undergoing knee surgery, out at least 4 weeks
