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Cowboys news: How the Cowboys plan to utilize their unique mix of linebackers

The Cowboys defense, including the linebackers, are going through a transformation.

DQ wants to tap into the versatility of the Cowboys’ linebacker corps

After adding several blue-chip linebackers to the roster during the offseason, questions persisted on how the Cowboys would take advantage of a unit with five defenders (Jaylon Smith, Leighton Vander Esch, Micah Parsons, Keanu Neal, and Jabril Cox) with diverse skill sets. It appears Quinn has a plan in place to get each linebacker on the field in a role that plays to the strengths of their respective games.