3 reasons to get excited about the Cowboys defense in 2026
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3 reasons to get excited about the Cowboys defense in 2026
"Dallas' defensive production a season ago was completely embarrassing and directly correlated with and another losing season in back-to-back years. There's no way of sugarcoating how bad Dallas' defense was last year. They finished last in both passing yards per game (251.5) and points per game (30.1), 30th in yards per game (377.0), and 23rd in rushing yards per game (125.5). Because of that, they've pretty much completely overhauled the entire defensive staff and are switching from a 4-3 defensive scheme to a versatile 3-4 under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker."
"Jerry Jones and Company cast a wide net in search for their new defensive coordinator, ultimately deciding on Christian Parker. Parker doesn't have any DC experienced, however, he is highly regarded around the league by coaches and players alike. Everyone within the organization has been gushing over his addition and his ability to communicate his plans for the defense. Not only has his addition been met with quite a bit of optimism around Cowboys Nation, but so has the coaching staff he's put together from both the NFL and collegiate ranks."
"The Cowboys may not have "broken the budget" like they had indicated for free agency, but the additions they made should pay big dividends in upgrading the defense as well as help the transition to the versatile 3-4 scheme Christian Parker's installing. Signing safety Jalen T"
Dallas finished last in passing yards per game (251.5) and points per game (30.1), 30th in yards per game (377.0), and 23rd in rushing yards per game (125.5). The team responded by overhauling the defensive staff and moving from a 4-3 scheme to a versatile 3-4 under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Parker lacks prior defensive coordinator experience but is viewed as highly regarded by coaches and players, with strong communication of defensive plans. The coaching staff includes additions from both the NFL and collegiate ranks. Dallas also made defensive additions through free agency, trades, and the 2026 NFL Draft, aiming to upgrade performance and support the new scheme.
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