Cowboys linebackers face identity crisis ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are addressing instability at linebacker as they enter the new season. Over the past four years, the leading tackler has changed each year, impacting team consistency. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker's arrival prompts a shift to a 3-4 system, emphasizing speed and coverage skills for linebackers. The team has added players like Dee Winters and Jaishawn Barham, and a healthy DeMarvion Overshown could also influence roles. As training camps open, the Cowboys aim to establish a more stable and effective linebacking unit.
- •Cowboys have had four different leading tacklers in four years.
- •Christian Parker brings a new 3-4 defensive scheme to the team.
- •Dee Winters and Jaishawn Barham are new additions to the linebacking corps.
- •DeMarvion Overshown returns, adding competition for linebacker roles.
- •Team seeks long-term answers following years of instability.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — The endless identity crisis of the Cowboys linebackers
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