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Seahawks fall to Cowboys in preseason opener at Lumen Field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:18 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Seahawks fall to Cowboys in preseason opener at Lumen Field

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks lost 17-7 to the Dallas Cowboys in their preseason opener on August 15 at Lumen Field. With starting quarterback Sam Darnold not playing, Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe shared quarterback duties. Milroe completed 5 of 8 passes for 36 yards and added 36 rushing yards, including a 20-yard run. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald praised Milroe's ability to extend plays but noted that the team's overall performance was below their standards. Macdonald emphasized the need for improvement ahead of their next game.

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By the Numbers

•Seahawks scored only 7 points in the game
•Jalen Milroe rushed for 36 yards
•Sam Darnold did not participate
•Mike Macdonald called for better overall performance
•Next game will be crucial for team evaluation

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9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ Jalen Milroe Gets Blunt Message After Loss to Cowboys

What they're saying

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The Seattle Seahawks fell in their preseason opener 17-7 to the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 15 at Lumen Field. With Sam Darnold not seeing action in the contest, it allowed for backups Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe to see the field.Regarding Milroe, the 23-year-old went 5-for-8 on his pass attempts, resulting in 36 passing yards. […] The post Seahawks’ Jalen Milroe Gets Blunt Message After Loss to Cowboys appeared first on HEAVY.
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