{
  "id": 14537004,
  "title": "Cowboys coach walks back Jerry Jones’ decision on defensive coordinator",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/cowboys-coach-walks-back-jerry-jones-decision-on-defensive-coordinator",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T21:00:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-coach-walks-back-jerry-210022432.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer has recanted a statement made by team owner Jerry Jones regarding defensive coordinator Christian Parker moving to the booth for their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. In a press conference, Schottenheimer stated that \"none of those decisions have been finalized,\" implying that Parker could remain on the field. The Cowboys have already made changes to their defensive staff, bringing in former NFL defensive coordinator and head coach Mike Pettine as a defensive assistant. Both Schottenheimer and offensive coordinator Klayton Adams have praised Pettine's experience and ability to provide fresh perspectives on the defense. As the Packers continue to solidify their performance, the Cowboys will rely on Parker and Pettine to improve their defensive play.",
  "summary": "The Dallas Cowboys are in complete disarray following last Thursday’s 24-16 loss to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers squad that was forced to start undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels in place of an injured Baker Mayfield. It was hard to tell Daniels was an undrafted rookie, as he finished the game 19-for-25 through the air with a…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer Pushes Back on Jerry Jones Decision",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/cowboys-hc-brian-schottenheimer-pushes-back-on-jerry-jones-decision",
        "published": "2026-10-14T20:19:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}