US EditionKevin Sherrington: To help Christian Parker succeed, Cowboys should prioritize boosting talent on defense
Christian Parker, at 34 the youngest defensive coordinator in Cowboys history, aims to fix a defense ranked near the bottom last season with a 3-4 scheme and multiple fronts.
- On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, Christian Parker was introduced as the Dallas Cowboys' new defensive coordinator in Frisco after an extensive search involving nine coordinator interviews and more than 40 defensive staff interviews, with Brian Schottenheimer convinced Parker was the right hire.
- Facing the NFL's worst scoring defense, the Dallas Cowboys fired Matt Eberflus after allowing a franchise-record 511 points and finishing last in points allowed, needing upgrades via free agency and the draft.
- Parker described a multiple approach mixing four- and five-man fronts and varied coverages, emphasizing a 3-4 base defense tailored to players' strengths and mixing man and zone coverage concepts.
- With two first-round picks available, Dallas can address defensive holes via the draft and free agency, as Jadeveon Clowney is set to be a free agent next month.
- At 34, Christian Parker, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator, comes from Vic Fangio's coaching tree and was on the Eagles' Super Bowl-winning staff, highlighting long-term potential.
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Cowboys Coach Rips Up All Plans as Brian Schottenheimer Explains Hiring Decision
Following the 2025 season that revealed all the flaws in Dallas’ defense, the new defensive coordinator has made one thing clear with a single promise. With Brian Schottenheimer backing the hire, it’s obvious that this change is all about addressing a defense that allowed points and big plays all season long. “We’ll be 3-4 by nature,” said DC Christian Parker on the Cowboys’ defense. That one line says a lot. Dallas lived in a 4-3 base last seas…
Cowboys hope plucking Parker from Eagles fixes their dismal defense
FRISCO, Texas — New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker remembers meeting coach Brian Schottenheimer, a very quick hello a few years ago during training camp. “Good memory, man,” Schottenheimer said during Parker’s introductory news conference Wednesday. “See how smart he is? I wouldn’t remember that.” That’s not to say the coach Schottenheimer hired away from NFC East rival Philadelphia wasn’t on his radar. “This is a name tha…
Cowboys welcome Christian Parker and hope he can turn around a dismal defense
New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker remembers meeting coach Brian Schottenheimer, a very quick hello a few years ago during training camp. “Good memory, man,” Schottenheimer said during Parker’s introductory news conference Wednesday. “See how smart he is? I wouldn’t remember that.” That’s not to say the coach Schottenheimer hired away from NFC East rival Philadelphia wasn’t on his radar. “This is a name that I’ve had in my…
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