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Cowboys Switch to 3‑4 Defense for First Time Since 2012

The Cowboys will adopt a 3‑4 base defense this season, a change not seen since 2012, according to new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.

Dallas will switch to a 3‑4 base defense this season, the first time since 2012, as announced by new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.

The change follows a long history of 4‑3 schemes that produced all five Super Bowl wins, and focuses on a strong defensive line featuring Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark and Osa Odighizuwa.