Malachi Lawrence records first career sack in defeat against Tampa Bay

In a tough matchup on October 9, 2026, the Dallas Cowboys lost 24-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Malachi Lawrence, a first-round edge defender, made a notable impact, achieving his first career sack during the third quarter. This was Dallas' only sack on a night the defense struggled, allowing 241 rushing yards. Other rookie performances varied, with Caleb Downs and Jaishawn Barham showing mixed results in their own right. The Cowboys will be looking to improve defensively in upcoming games.

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