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Undrafted Rookie Alijah Clark Forces Pivotal Punt Fumble in Cowboys’ Comeback Over Eagles

Coach Brian Schottenheimer called it a game-ball play, elevating the undrafted rookie's profile on a roster he joined from the practice squad last month.

Overview

  • With the game tied late in the fourth quarter, Clark fought through multiple knockdowns as a gunner and dislodged the ball from returner Xavier Gipson.
  • Cowboys long snapper Trent Sieg recovered the fumble, flipping field position even though Dallas came up empty on the ensuing goal-line chance.
  • The turnover helped pin Philadelphia deep before a defensive stand set up Brandon Aubrey’s game-winning field goal in a 24-21 victory.
  • Schottenheimer said Clark earned a game ball, and the play drew widespread praise from national commentators and former players for its relentlessness.
  • Clark went undrafted in 2025, was promoted to the active roster last month, and has appeared in six games for Dallas with recorded tackles this season.