Dallas capped the preseason with a 31-13 win over Atlanta, spotlighting Jaydon Blue’s pro-ready burst and a confident Joe Milton-led drive that hinted at a deeper Cowboys backfield than expected. Blue opened by tackling the kickoff and finished with 9 carries for 25 yards, flashing a TD run and a noteworthy 13-yard gain that set up another score, while contributing on kickoff and punt teams. Milton’s improved calm and two total touchdowns give the Cowboys a rare QB depth cushion for late-roster decisions.

Dallas leaned into its pass-rush depth, with James Houston pressuring the pocket and mounting analytics for a 53-man roster debate about who stays at defensive end. Coach Brian Schottenheimer stressed that even a preseason win matters, and the lineup showed several healthy extenuating factors, including tackle-depth conversations with Adeniji and Richards sidelined but conceivable for Week 1. The result was a strong finish to preseason, setting the stage for a tougher opener and the ongoing evaluation of a mysterious RB rotation around Blue.

Josaiah Stewart's preseason debut with the Rams showcased a potential early impact source off the edge. The Michigan product flashed a quick burst and balance, beating Hakeem Adeniji for a sack on Joe Milton and hinting at a role in Chris Shula's defense even before regular-season snaps.

Stewart's performance drew praise from NFL draft analyst Chad Reuter, who graded the outing a B+. While his length and mass remain question marks for run defense, his low center of gravity and hustle suggest he could contribute in subpackages and rotations as a rookie. Coverage lapses were noted, but the overall display signaled a legitimate fringe-edge option behind the Rams' deeper rush group.

In a crowded edge room, Stewart's ceiling appears tied to development in technique and consistency. The Rams seem intent on diversifying pressure, and this debut indicates Stewart could carve out a meaningful niche sooner rather than later, with a potential path to early-season snaps should he sustain the momentum.

The Dallas Cowboys have taken significant steps to revamp their offensive line in order to protect quarterback Dak Prescott, especially following the retirement of star guard Zack Martin. The team bolstered its lineup with the addition of versatile players from free agency, including Brock Hoffman, Saahdiq Charles, and Hakeem Adeniji. Adeniji is particularly noteworthy for his ability to play both inside and outside on the line, although he missed the previous season due to injury. Rookie Tyler Booker from Alabama was also drafted to further strengthen the unit, which faced challenges in the past season.