The Dallas Cowboys are giving rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham responsibility for directing the defense in their Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders, sportingnews.com reported. Barham, a third-round selection from Michigan, is expected to wear the green dot for Sunday’s matchup.
The decision follows Dallas’ 28-point loss to the New York Giants in Week 1, when the Cowboys had difficulty limiting the Giants’ offense. Defensive coordinator Christian Parker is making the adjustment as Dallas prepares for Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed Barham’s new assignment. The Cowboys and Commanders both opened the season with losses to division opponents. Dallas’ work against Washington’s defense and Barham’s performance in the communication role are among the developments ahead of the teams’ NFC East meeting.
Source: sportingnews.com.
