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Cowboys DC Christian Parker to Coach from Sideline Despite Owner's Plan

  • Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker plans to coach from the sideline in Week 6.
  • Owner Jerry Jones had announced Parker would move to the coaching booth.
  • Parker has been coaching from the sideline for the first five games of the season.
  • Mike Pettine has been brought in as a senior defensive assistant to assist Parker.
  • The decision comes after the Cowboys' loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.