Dallas Cowboys preseason opener shows concerns on offensive line depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys faced the Seattle Seahawks in their preseason opener on Saturday. Despite overcoming an early deficit, the Cowboys displayed issues, particularly with their interior offensive line depth. The absence of backups Brock Hoffman and Matt Hennessy highlighted the team's lack of depth, with T.J. Bass emerging as the only reliable option. The coaching staff, led by Brian Schottenheimer, will need to address these concerns moving forward, especially with the regular season approaching.
- •Cowboys beat Seahawks in preseason opener.
- •T.J. Bass stood out among backup offensive linemen.
- •Team is missing key depth with Hoffman and Hennessy unavailable.
- •Coaching staff faces pressure to resolve offensive line issues.
- •Next game will further test team dynamics and depth.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — 4 takeaways from Saturday's win include Cowboys interior OL issues
"The Cowboys picked up the win in their preseason opener, but it wasn't pretty. They have some things they need to clean up.
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