Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs records first sack and forces fumble

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs records first sack and forces fumble
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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The Dallas Cowboys knew they had a versatile player when Caleb Downs fell to them. This is going to be common.

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