Cowboys special teams face scrutiny after Seahawks matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:24 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys' special teams unit came under fire following a 17-7 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on August 15, 2026. Wide receiver Traeshon Holden's attempts at returning punts led to mishaps, including a muff at the 2-yard line that Seattle recovered. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed concerns over the carelessness displayed during the match, while the defense excelled, stopping the Seahawks' drives to keep them out of the end zone. Overall, the performance raised questions about roster decisions as players competed for spots on the team.
- •Dallas defeated Seattle 17-7 in a preseason matchup.
- •Traeshon Holden struggled with punt returns, including a muffed catch.
- •Head coach Brian Schottenheimer criticized the team's special teams' performance.
- •The Cowboys defense successfully contained Seattle, preventing touchdowns.
- 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys special teams under fire after risky Seahawks matchup
"Players fighting for an NFL career caused concern at Lumen Field despite the 17-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
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