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Christian Parker Could Unlock Ideal Free Agent Fit for Cowboys Defense

With Christian Parker taking over as defensive coordinator, the Dallas Cowboys will be making some big changes on the defensive side of the ball. Parker, who spent the past several years working under Vic Fangio, is likely to use a similar scheme, which is a hybrid 3-4.

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Dallas Cowboys Legend Sounds Off on Bill Belichick Hall of Fame Snub

Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman knows a thing or two about winning. Aikman quarterbacked the Cowboys to glory during the 1990s, leading America's Team dynasty to three Super Bowl titles.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 28

Reality of Key Cowboys Coach Being Poached From Staff Getting Closer

The Dallas Cowboys have been reshuffling their coaching staff since the end of the NFL regular season, with the defensive staff at the forefront of the changes.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 28

Cowboys losing an important member of the team is looking increasingly likely with latest news

As the Dallas Cowboys work to revamp their defensive coaching staff, the offensive side of it may be about to suffer a significant loss. It was to be expected considering the Brian Schottenheimer-led staff produced a Top 5 scoring offense in his first year as head coach of the team.

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How many of the 19 NFL quarterbacks to win 14 games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 28

New Cowboys 2026 Mock Draft Adds 'Ace Starter' & 'Sticky' Man CB

Much like last offseason when the Dallas Cowboys promoted Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, there is a shift in energy around the franchise after hiring Christian Parker as the new defensive coordinator.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 28

3 Senior Bowl EDGE Rushers Putting Themselves on Cowboys’ Radar

The Dallas Cowboys' 2025 campaign ended in disappointment, but they believe they have a strong foundation to build on, especially on offense. Now, they have to find a way to get the defense back on track.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 28

Dallas Cowboys Working to Keep Breakout Star From Leaving in NFL Free Agency

The Dallas Cowboys had one of the most prolific offensive attacks in the NFL during the 2025-26 season, headlined by star quarterback Dak Prescott. Prescott rebounded from a season-ending injury in 2024 to start in all 17 games, throwing for his second-most passing yards and tying for his third-most passing touchdowns in a single campaign.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 28

5 Free Agent Fits for Christian Parker That Set Up the NFL Draft

Five free agents fits for Christian Parker that set up the NFL Draft by filling defensive holes and allowing the Cowboys to draft the best player available.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 28

Early Signs Encouraging for Cowboys' New Defensive Coordinator

The Dallas Cowboys solved their first puzzle of the offseason last week. Following an extensive search, the Cowboys' brass was impressed enough to hire Philadelphia Eagles passing game coordinator & defensive backs coach Christian Parker as the franchise's next defensive coordinator.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 28

Cowboys legend Jimmy Johnson says exactly what most of us are thinking regarding Bill Belichick controversy

I'm looking at the headline I just typed and even though it is technically a controversy, it feels like most of the NFL world is on the same boat here.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / January 28

Will McClay on new Cowboys DC Christian Parker: ‘He’s going to put us up front’

A new face will be leading the Dallas Cowboys on the defensive front. Christian Parker comes from enemy territory, previously working with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Brandon Aubrey News / Athlon Sports / January 27

NFL Sends Brandon Aubrey Message on Tuesday

Brandon Aubrey was one of the bright spots in what turned out to be a forgettable season for the Dallas Cowboys. Despite a noteworthy mid-season surge, the Cowboys still finished the campaign with a 7-9-1 record for second in the NFC East and 12th in the conference.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 27

Will McClay Breaks Down Cowboys’ Approach to NFL Free Agency

The Dallas Cowboys season ended without a playoff berth, but they believe they can make a run in 2026 as long as they fill a few holes. A huge part of that will take place in the NFL draft, and their scouting officially kicks into gear with the East-West Shrine Bowl at The Star in Frisco on Tuesday night.

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Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Cowboys staffer gushes about new DC Christian Parker

After moving on from Matt Eberflus, the Dallas Cowboys hired Christian Parker a their next defensive coordinator. Those inside the organization are ecstatic about his arrival.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 27

5 Defensive NFL Draft Prospects for Cowboys to Watch in 2026 Shrine Bowl

The Dallas Cowboys' 2025 campaign came to an end weeks ago, but tonight the NFL draft process officially kicks into full swing with the East-West Shrine Bowl at The Star in Frisco, which is the team's headquarters.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 27

Dallas Cowboys 'Unsung Hero' of 2025 Perfectly Rounds Out Elite NFL Unit

The Dallas Cowboys had one of the NFL's best offenses during the 2025 campaign, ranking No. 2 overall. Dallas also produced the No. 2 passing offense and No.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 27

Mike McCarthy hiring could cost Cowboys 2 offensive assistants

On Saturday, it was announced that former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy had landed the top job with his hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Ex-Cowboys QB Tony Romo hilariously admits faking Italian heritage for Bill Parcells

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo revealed a previously unknown locker room story this week, admitting he once let Hall of Fame head coach Bill Parcells believe he was Italian in an effort to make the roster early in his NFL career.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / January 27

Tony Romo sounds off on Jerry Jones trading Micah Parsons, how close Cowboys are to competing for Super Bowl

Jerry Jones made several moves in 2025 that he anticipates paying off in the long run for the Dallas Cowboys. Most notably, Jones in late August traded All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Apex Sports / January 27

Dallas Cowboys Clean House On Defensive Coaching Staff As New Regime Takes Over

When a new boss comes to town, change is expected. But for the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff, the arrival of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker is less of a gentle transition and more of a total house cleaning.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 27

Christian Parker, Cowboys relieve 2 defensive coaches of duties

I can’t get enough of the way that this has started for Christian Parker. He has not even been hired for a week yet and things are looking good. The first order of business for Parker was to get the coaches that he and Brian Schottenheimer wanted in the building.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26

Cowboys make series of coaching changes after DC hire

The Dallas Cowboys made sure to cast a wide net this time around in their search for a new defensive coordinator. After firing Matt Eberflus following his only season as the Cowboys’ DC, Dallas hired Christian Parker, who spent the past two seasons as the passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach with the Philadelphia Eagles.