The Cowboys will adopt a 3‑4 base defense for the first time since 2012, new defensive coordinator Christian Parker said on Wednesday. The shift follows a history of 4‑3 schemes that produced all five Super Bowl wins and is intended to create a more versatile, multiple‑front defense.
Cowboys Shift to 3‑4 Defense for First Time Since 2012
The Dallas Cowboys will run a 3‑4 base defense this season, the first time since 2012, according to new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. The change aims to make the unit more versatile.