{
  "id": 1329251,
  "title": "Studs and Duds: 2 Cowboys UDFAs lead offense while some vets struggle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/studs-and-duds-2-cowboys-udfas-lead-offense-while-some-vets-struggle",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T19:00:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/studs-duds-2-cowboys-udfas-190017263.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dallas Cowboys' first preseason game saw both success and struggles. Wide receiver Camden Brown led the offense with two impressive catches for touchdowns, while tight end Michael Trigg contributed four receptions for 30 yards during the two-minute drill. However, cornerback Caelen Carson struggled, accumulating three penalties totaling 34 yards, while the second-string offensive line faced significant challenges, particularly in the pocket and in the running game. With a solid showing from Brown and Trigg, the Cowboys have promising options to watch, but the secondary and offensive line will require further development heading into the regular season.",
  "summary": "The Cowboys got the win in their preseason opener, and while some players stepped up, others fell short of expectations.",
  "key_points": [
    "Wide receiver Camden Brown led offense with two touchdowns",
    "Tight end Michael Trigg contributed 30 yards in two-minute drill",
    "Secondary and offensive line need further development"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}