Dallas Cowboys address defensive communication issues ahead of Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys continue to address defensive communication problems following a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants in their season opener. Coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged the team's struggle in receiving defensive calls and anticipated improvement against the Washington Commanders. Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham is set to replace the injured DeMarvion Overshown and could be responsible for communication on defense. The Cowboys are working to tighten their communication in practice, with an emphasis on both delivering and receiving calls effectively. Schottenheimer expressed confidence that the issues can be resolved before their next game.
- •Dallas lost 28-20 to the Giants in Week 1.
- •Coach Schottenheimer cited communication breakdowns as a key issue.
- •Rookie Jaishawn Barham will replace injured Overshown at linebacker.
- •The team is focused on improving communication in practice.
- •Cowboys aim to enhance their defense against the Commanders this week.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Defense Optimistic On Communication Struggles; Dynamic QBs Coming Up
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Dallas Cowboys fail to communicate on defense. How will green dotting rookie Jaishawn Barham help
"Let the Dallas Cowboys tell it, all their defensive woes from the disappointing 28-20 season-opening loss to the New York Giants are fixable as the majority of them were basic...
"Brian Schottenheimer and Caleb Downs outlined where the Cowboys went wrong in Week 1, and why not all hope is lost within the walls of the Dallas defense.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 11:30 AMCowboys Defense Optimistic On Communication Struggles; Dynamic QBs Coming Up
Brian Schottenheimer and Caleb Downs outlined where the Cowboys went wrong in Week 1, and why not all hope is lost within the walls of the Dallas defense.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 11:00 AMDallas Cowboys fail to communicate on defense. How will green dotting rookie Jaishawn Barham help
Let the Dallas Cowboys tell it, all their defensive woes from the disappointing 28-20 season-opening loss to the New York Giants are fixable as the majority of them were basic...
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