What happened: The Cowboys interviewed Daronte Jones as a potential replacement for Matt Eberflus before choosing Christian Parker as defensive coordinator. The detail adds background to Dallas' offseason search.

Why it matters: Dallas has now cycled through four defensive coordinators in four seasons, a stretch of instability the club made the centerpiece of its 2026 reset. How quickly Parker stabilizes the unit will define the early season in Dallas.

What to watch: Watch how Parker adjusts his defense in the coming weeks as Dallas settles on its scheme.