Cowboys Defense Still Struggling | Dallas Cowboys News

The Dallas Cowboys defense is still stuck in the past, despite hiring Christian Parker to modernize their scheme. In a brutal loss to the Giants, quarterback Jaxson Dart shredded them with three touchdowns and 50+ rushing yards, exploiting outdated zone coverages that left receivers wide open. Even after an interception, the Giants surged ahead and never looked back — while players seemed confused by the new playbook. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer admitted young defenders are getting lost and coverage breakdowns are rampant. With red zone woes and third-down failures mounting, the Cowboys’ defense must fix itself fast — or risk another disappointing season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/how_did_the_cowboys_defense_become_even_worse_in_2026/s1_17615_44302835 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/958176d7478054f2 Report issues to [email protected].