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Dallas Cowboys head to Arizona for preseason game 2 against the Cardinals
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Charles Nichelson , NBC5 DFW
· August 21, 2026
· 2 min read
The Dallas Cowboys have less than a month until they’re taking on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept 13 on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. The Cowboys are headed to Arizona to play the Cardinals on Saturday, Aug 22 at 9 p.m. Most starters are expected to sit again, like last week...
Key takeaway The Cowboys are headed to Arizona to play the Cardinals on Saturday, Aug 22 at 9 p.
Why this matters in The Dallas
The Cowboys' upcoming preseason game against the Cardinals in Arizona will be a crucial test for the team's depth and roster spots, particularly for rookie wide receiver Camden Brown. As the team prepares to face the Cardinals, both on the road and later at home in Arlington, local fans will be watching to see how the new-look defense under coordinator Christian Parker performs against a team that handed them a loss last season. The Cowboys' ability to bolster their defense, potentially through trades or the signing of players like Von Miller, will be closely watched by fans in the Dallas area, who are eager to see improvement after a disappointing finish last season. With the team set to host the Cardinals in Week 8, the preseason matchup will provide a glimpse into the team's progress and preparation for the regular season.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC5 DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Dallas Cowboys have less than a month until they’re taking on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept 13 on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. The Cowboys are headed to Arizona to play the Cardinals on Saturday, Aug 22 at 9 p.m. Most starters are expected to sit again, like last week...
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