Dallas Cowboys finish preseason with 27-24 loss to New Orleans Saints

The Dallas Cowboys concluded their 2026 preseason schedule with a 27-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Friday night. The Dallas defense struggled to contain New Orleans inside the red zone, where the Saints scored 24 of their 27 total points. Dallas finished the exhibition series without a defensive takeaway in their final outing, highlighting a lack of production that coaches aim to address before the regular season. Personnel decisions loom as the coaching staff evaluates depth players who saw increased snaps during the three-game stretch. With the 53-man roster deadline set for Sunday, the team must determine which players will retain their spots on the defensive rotation. The Cowboys now pivot to preparing for the regular season, banking on the return of starters to tighten defensive performance.

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