Jerry Jones supports Cowboys DC Christian Parker after loss to Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed confidence in first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker following a 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jones stated it is 'premature' to discuss changing Parker's job status, despite the team's struggles on defense. Parker took over a revamped defense that remains near the bottom of the league in key statistics. Cowboys defensive players, including Quinnen Williams and DaRon Bland, also voiced their support for Parker. The Cowboys now have a 10-day break before facing the Green Bay Packers on the road.
- •Cowboys lost 24-16 to Buccaneers on October 8.
- •Jerry Jones calls questions about Parker's job 'premature.'
- •Cowboys' defense ranks near the bottom of the league.
- •Players like Quinnen Williams support Parker's leadership.
- •Dallas plays the Green Bay Packers next on October 18.
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones says it's 'premature' to talk about Cowboys DC Christian Parker's job status
"Jones and Dallas' players backed their first-year defensive coordinator after a loss to Buccaneers.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 9, 2026, 7:13 AMCowboys most to blame for ugly Thursday Night Football loss to Buccaneers
NFL•Oct 9, 2026, 6:58 AM'Embarrassing': Team employee heckles Cowboys QB Dak Prescott after loss
NFL•Oct 9, 2026, 6:58 AMUndrafted rookie QB Daniels savors moment, leads Bucs to first win
NFL•Oct 9, 2026, 6:37 AMJalon Daniels solid in upset win over Dallas
NFL•Oct 9, 2026, 6:33 AM‘Still in Need of a Reset,’ ‘This Team Isn’t Going Anywhere With Todd Bowles’ — NFL Analysts Pump Brakes on Buccaneers’ Hype Despite Upset vs Cowboys
NFL•Oct 9, 2026, 6:29 AMTough night for Jake Ferguson in prime time loss