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Cowboys bring in Mike Pettine to assist first-year DC Christian Parker

The struggling Dallas Cowboys are bringing in longtime NFL coach Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant to work with first-year DC Christian Parker.

Cowboys hire Mike Pettine as a defensive assistant

The Cowboys' search for ways to help their defense improve has led them to Mike Pettine.

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Cowboys hire former NFL head coach, Packers' DC to help fix struggling defense

Brian Schottenheimer is calling in reinforcements after Thursday night's loss against the Bucs

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After slow growth, Cowboys defense struggles vs lowly Bucs

The Cowboys defense is unbelievably bad.

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Empty promises and defensive meltdowns plague Cowboys

It is so hard to believe how the Cowboys defense can continue to be this bad.

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The Cowboys have to earn trust back at this point

The Cowboys have to earn our trust back right now

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Cowboys defense’s inability to do basic things emblematic of problems

The one play that shows the Cowboys deep defensive issues

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Jerry Jones expresses confidence in Christian Parker

Dan Quinn left as the Cowboys' defense coordinator after the 2023 season to become the Commanders' head coach.

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The Parker Report: Defense’s growth continues

Do you feel the Cowboys defense is improving?

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The Parker Report: Defense continues incremental growth in Rio

The Cowboys defense is slowly getting better.

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Cowboys news: Lamar Jackson poses a serious threat for Dallas defense

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The Parker Report: Cowboys defense shows incremental improvement

How did the defense grade out this week?

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Washington’s nightmare end to first half changed the Cowboys game

Things really changed for the Cowboys at one point last week

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Cowboys offense provides fireworks while the defense is still a little leaky

Last week was a step in the right direction.

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Cowboys want a better defense, but the Commanders might have got one

How confident have you seen Commanders fans this week?

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Cowboys news: Quinnen Williams wants more from himself

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The Cowboys defense needs to lean into Caleb Downs

The Cowboys need to lean all the way into Caleb Downs

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As Cowboys' defense is reminded NFL 'isn’t a fairy tale,' DC Christian Parker holds himself accountable first

Parker has adjusted some of his weekly schedule based off the opener. He placed extra emphasis on signals and eye contact in anticipation of a loud home crowd.

Cowboys news: Jerry Jones wants better communication on defense

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Quinnen Williams: We really need to be critical to get better

One of the focal points for the Cowboys this offseason was getting better on defense, but their first outing of the year didn't show the kind of improvement they were looking for in Dallas.

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Christian Parker failed his entry exam with the Dallas Cowboys

Christian Parker’s debut was a failure

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Cowboys agree to three-year extension with TE Brevyn Spann-Ford

The Cowboys have agreed to terms with backup tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford on a three-year extension, his agent, Mike McCartney, announced on social media.

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Why Cowboys see DC Christian Parker's youth as an X factor

Parker is the youngest DC in Cowboys history and is tasked with turning around the NFL's worst defense from last season.

Giants to unveil new-look, physical offense against Cowboys

Can the Giants put up points on Dallas’ reworked defense?

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Cowboys news: Jerry Jones talks about potentially trading for defense

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Quinnen Williams sees growth in the Cowboys defense

Quinnen Williams arrived in Dallas halfway through a defensive disaster, but his seven games in Dallas did little to change the trajectory of a defense that had already gone badly off the rails. Nine months later, Williams sees something very different. “The growth, it’s like night and day,” Williams said of the strides made by […]

Quinnen Williams sees growth in the Cowboys defense

Quinnen Williams has become so important for the Cowboys.

Why Quinnen Williams -- not Dak Prescott -- holds the key to the Cowboys' Super Bowl hopes

Dallas can only reach its full potential if Williams transforms into a dominant disruptor with a better supporting cast in 2026

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Cowboys Admit Paying Two High-End Receivers Will Be Difficult

Cowboys WR George Pickens was franchise-tagged this offseason and will cost $27.3 million for 2026 before needing a new deal. Additionally, WR CeeDee Lamb has three years left on a four-year, $136 million extension with remaining cap hits of $19.2 million, $46.1 million and $25.9 million. Dallas EVP Stephen Jones was asked about the team’s […] The post Cowboys Admit Paying Two High-End Receivers Will Be Difficult appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Over half of last year’s Cowboys defenders are off the roster

So much about the Cowboys defense has changed in a year.

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Ranking every NFL team's WR room: Cowboys and Bengals battle for top spot; Chiefs not helping Patrick Mahomes

Good luck to opposing defenses trying to stop Dallas and Cincinnati this season

Ranking every NFL team's WR room: Cowboys and Bengals battle for top spot; Chiefs not helping Patrick Mahomes

Good luck to opposing defenses trying to stop Dallas and Cincinnati this season

Saints vs Cowboys Prediction, Picks & Odds for Friday's NFL Preseason Game

Dallas' defense cashes for the Under in our Saints vs. Cowboys prediction and NFL preseason picks for Friday, Aug. 27.

Our defense vs. their offense: Dallas Cowboys

Previewing the Saints’ defensive matchup in preseason week 3

Cowboys' leadership council is taking pressure off Prescott

While Prescott is the de facto leader, players such as Quinnen Williams and Javonte Williams are stepping up.

Cowboys news: Dallas defense playing faster under Christian Parker

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Our offense vs. their defense: Dallas Cowboys

Previewing the Saints’ offensive matchup in preseason week 3

2026 Cowboys preseason: These stats are becoming hard to ignore

The Cowboys defense appears to be on the right track.

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Bucs, Cowboys and Eagles among NFL's top offensive lines: A tiered look at big men up front of all 32 teams

Defenses are still finding ways to make the protection scheme of the offensive lines harder, but there aren't a ton of outright atrocious units. Even some teams that might be outright bad this year have a young, talented group of blockers.

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[Highlight] After Steelers kicker Roy Gerela missed a field goal in the Super Bowl and Cliff Harris of the cowboys began to taunt him, Jack Lambert rushes to Gerelas defense and slams Harris on the ground.

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Von Miller eyes storybook ending to Hall of Fame career by helping hometown Cowboys replace Micah Parsons

The 37-year-old Miller returns to Texas with a chance to bolster a rebuilt defense and help Dallas return to the playoffs

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Why Von Miller is a good fit for the Cowboys defense

Here is where Von Miller fits in with the Cowboys.

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Cowboys improved depth on defense should shine in preseason action

The defense should look good on Saturday night.

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Cowboys news: Jerry Jones talks Parsons trade, current defense

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NFC Notes: Caleb Downs, Christian Parker, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants Position Battles

Commanders Commanders DT Tim Settle did not practice on Wednesday due to a calf strain, and his recovery timeline is unclear, per Ben Standig. Cowboys Hype for rookies is nothing new but it still stands out how glowing the Cowboys are with their stories about first-round S Caleb Downs. Dallas EVP Stephen Jones shared another […] The post NFC Notes: Caleb Downs, Christian Parker, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants Position Battles appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

How the Cowboys can pay George Pickens and still keep their stars

The Cowboys have spent the last two years (mostly) doing exactly what you would expect an NFL team to do: identify their best players and pay them. Dak Prescott (highest-paid QB at signing), CeeDee Lamb (second-highest-paid WR at signing), Tyler Smith (highest-paid iOL at signing), Brandon Aubrey (highest-paid kicker at signing) and now Quinnen Williams […]

Rashan Gary: There's 'no ceiling' for Cowboys defense

Inside the new Quinnen Williams contract

The Cowboys recently added three new years to the two remaining seasons on defensive tackle Quinnen Williams's contract.

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Quinnen Williams inks $105M extension with Cowboys; top 15 worst contracts in the NBA

Plus, five under-the-radar NFL teams as camp buzz gets louder

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Cowboys news: Quinnen Williams is here long term

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Cowboys' D gets first test in joint practice with Rams

We'll get our first peek Tuesday at Dallas' revamped defense under new DC Christian Parker.

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Cowboys, Quinnen Williams agree to three-year, $105.9 million extension

Williams, who had two years left on his deal, is guaranteed $101 million.

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Cowboys news: Quinnen Williams’ rep at training camp sparks extension speculation

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New Cowboys defensive Christian Parker doesn't like media, fans filming practice

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New Cowboys defensive Christian Parker doesn't like media, fans filming practice

The Cowboys love attention.

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What can Quinnen Williams bring to Cowboys' D -- and is an extension coming?

Acquired during last season, Williams aims to make an even bigger impact in 2026 and ideally "for the long haul" in Dallas.

Cowboys news: Christian Parker’s communication is making a difference

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