Dallas Cowboys prepare for second preseason game against Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:59 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are set to face the Arizona Cardinals in their second preseason game. The main focus is the competition for the backup quarterback position between Sam Howell and Joe Milton III. Howell started the exhibition opener against Seattle, but both quarterbacks are expected to compete for the role again in practice leading up to the game. Other storylines include right tackle Terence Steele's inconsistency and the uncertain status of backup running back Jaydon Blue, who is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury. The kickoff is scheduled for Saturday night.
- •Cowboys play Cardinals in preseason game on Saturday night.
- •Howell and Milton III competing for backup quarterback job.
- •Steele faces scrutiny for performance at right tackle.
- •Backup running back Blue dealing with a shoulder injury.
- •Defense showing readiness as starters prepare for season.
- 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Cowboys preseason intrigue involves battle for QB2
"Sam Howell and Joe Milton III are battling for the Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback job. Is someone ahead right now?
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