Cowboys making desperate Christian Parker change, but it’s not a firing

The Dallas Cowboys are making a change involving defensive coordinator Christian Parker as their defensive struggles continue, but owner Jerry Jones is not firing him. Parker will move from the sideline to the coaches booth as Dallas searches for answers following a 2-3 start to the 2026 NFL season. ESPN’s Todd Archer reported Jones announced the move Tuesday during an appearance on 105.3 The Fan. “Speaking on @1053thefan, Jerry Jones said defensive coordinator Christian Parker will move from the field to the coaches booth.