Cowboys move DC Christian Parker to coaching booth

Dallas sits 2-3 after five games

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Cowboys DC Christian Parker is moving to the coaching booth on game days, per Jerry Jones. Dallas currently ranks 31st Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Jerry Jones announced the switch on 1053 The Fan. Parker will work from the booth on gamedays.

Why it matters: Dallas added senior defensive assistant Mike Pettine to support situational calls. Players held a players-only meeting to address the defensive struggles.

By the numbers: Dallas ranks 31st in yards allowed per game. Dallas sits 2-3.

What to watch: Next game will test whether the new vantage point steadies the defense.

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@YahooSports 2026-10-13T14:39:03.605039+00:00

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