.@calebdowns brought Dart down 😤
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) September 14, 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys knew what they were doing in the first round of the NFL Draft: Target Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. The problem was whether the 11 teams in front of them would let him make it to their spot at No. 12; or would they have to move up to grab him. They did move, up to No. 11, and now the saga begins.
In his first NFL action, in the first half, the rookie defensive back made his first of many huge impact plays, blitzing off the edge and sacking Jaxon Dart. Dart coughed up the football, but right to one of his offensive linemen to mitigate the damage. Still, the play is a clear signal of what's to come for
the heady Cowboys rookie.
And on the next play, after the two-minute warning, Christian Parker's defense forced their third fumble of the first half. Only this time, Dallas recovered to get a final possession before the break, courtesy of Quinnen Williams and Shavon Revel.
.@QuinnenWilliams punches it out and @ShavonRevel snags it 💥
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) September 14, 2026
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This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: WATCH: Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs records first sack, strips QB
