Cowboys’ Jones Calls Defensive Coaching Changes Premature

Dallas fell 24-16 to Tampa Bay. Owner Jerry Jones said he was extraordinarily disappointed after the game. Jones said replacing defensive coordinator Christian Parker or changing his play-calling would be premature. The Cowboys defense allowed 241 rushing yards. Bucky Irving rushed for 165 yards. Tampa Bay started undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels. The loss dropped Dallas to a 2-3 record. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he would review everything during the team's break. Jones ruled out an immediate change to Parker's role. No disputes appear in the record over the final score, the rushing yards allowed, Irving's total, Daniels starting at quarterback, or the comments from Jones and Schottenheimer. What happens with the defense after the break is not detailed.