Schottenheimer Touts 2026 Draft Class for Cowboys Defense Ahead of Ravens Matchup

Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, September 23, 2026 —

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has indicated that multiple players drafted in the 2026 class are expected to play significant roles on the team’s defense in the upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens. The announcement suggests a notable contribution from these young prospects in a key defensive unit for Sunday’s contest.

The specific identities of the draft picks from the 2026 class who are anticipated to be key defensive players were not provided. Furthermore, the exact nature of their expected impact or the specific positions they are slated to fill on defense was not detailed in the announcement. The game is scheduled to take place this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.

Schottenheimer, who typically oversees the offense, did not elaborate on the specific circumstances that would lead to such a prominent role for players from the 2026 draft class, nor did he specify their previous experience or development timeline that would justify this anticipation for an upcoming game. The operational status or availability of other defensive players was also not mentioned. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. Code violations were not provided. What happened next was not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Mickey Spagnola on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.

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