Cowboys secondary shows improvement in preseason game against Seahawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys displayed significant changes in their secondary during a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on August 15, 2026. The Cowboys recorded zero missed tackles, a stark contrast to 19 in last year's preseason opener. They achieved a defensive passer rating of 88.8, nearly 21 points lower than last year's average, indicating a potential improvement in their pass defense. Despite the small sample size, the Cowboys' cornerbacks and safeties all performed better than last year's averages. The team will face the Arizona Cardinals next, which may test their defensive progress further.
- •Cowboys recorded zero missed tackles against the Seahawks
- •Defensive passer rating of 88.8 shows potential improvement
- •Cornerbacks performed better than last year's averages
- •Team faces the Cardinals next week in preseason
- •Small sample size limits definitive conclusions about performance
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys secondary already looks nothing like last year
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