Cowboys' Future Shines
Cowboys Defeat Seahawks in Preseason Opener; Promising Rookies Shine Despite Star Absences
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 in their preseason opener, even with more than a quarter of their 90-man roster sitting out. Kansas City Star reported the game served as an early look at the team's future, with key veterans resting and younger players stepping up to fill the void.
Despite the depleted lineup, Dallas found bright spots across both sides of the ball. The win offered early clues about which fringe players might earn a roster spot before the regular season begins, according to The News Tribune.
Stars Sit, but Cowboys Still Control the Game
Over 22 players from Dallas's 90-man roster did not suit up. That is a significant chunk of the team. Yet the Cowboys still controlled the game and held Seattle to just 7 points. The result showed depth across the roster, even without the team's biggest names on the field, The Olympian reported.
Owner Jerry Jones watched from the sideline and expressed hope that rival teams like the Seahawks and New England Patriots could find success this season. That kind of confidence suggests the Cowboys feel good about where their program stands, even in a game that meant little in the standings, according to Sacbee.
Rookie Caleb Downs Gets a Short but Telling Debut
First-round rookie Caleb Downs played just eight snaps on defense. The Cowboys kept his workload light on purpose. That kind of careful management is common for high-draft picks in the preseason, when teams want to protect their investments while still getting them some live game reps.
Cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. and safety P.J. Locke were also pulled after eight plays each, Idaho Statesman reported. The team appears to be treating its key defensive pieces with caution. Keeping those players healthy heading into the regular season is clearly a top priority for Dallas's coaching staff.
New Defensive Coordinator Makes Strong First Impression
Christian Parker was calling plays for the first time as an NFL defensive coordinator. By all accounts, he handled it well. The State reported that Parker adjusted his calls from the sideline throughout the game, showing he could read what Seattle was doing and respond quickly.
Holding the Seahawks to just 7 points in a preseason setting is a solid early result. It is still one game, and the starters on both sides were limited. But Parker's ability to adapt in real time gave Cowboys fans a reason to feel good about the team's defensive direction in 2025.
Undrafted Camden Brown and Michael Trigg Fight for Roster Spots
Undrafted wide receiver Camden Brown had a standout preseason showing. Brown set the single-season school record at Georgia Southern with 14 receiving touchdowns before going undrafted. He now has a real shot at making the 53-man roster if he continues to perform, according to Bradenton Herald.
Tight end Michael Trigg is also in the mix for a roster spot. Both players are fighting to stick on a team that already has established names at their positions. Preseason games like this one are essentially job interviews, and Myrtle Beach Online noted both players made cases for themselves in the Cowboys' opener.
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