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Every Dallas Cowboys Fan Forgot This LB... But Not Christian Parker.

10 min · 24 de may de 2026
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In this episode of The Landry Hat Podcast, Zac breaks down one of the more overlooked names on the Dallas Cowboys defense: Marist Liufau. With Christian Parker taking over the defense and Dallas shifting into more 3-4 looks, Liufau is getting a new opportunity as an outside linebacker. After being drafted in the third round out of Notre Dame, Liufau flashed as a rookie, got buried a bit in Year 2, and now enters 2026 as one of the more interesting projection pieces on this roster. Is this just a depth move, or could Parker have a real plan for Liufau? Zac discusses Liufau’s career so far, why the Cowboys are moving him to outside linebacker, how his length and physicality could fit in this new defensive structure, and why he might be more than just a forgotten former draft pick. Topics include: * Marist Liufau’s path from Notre Dame to Dallas * His rookie flashes and Year 2 drop-off * Why the Cowboys are trying him at outside linebacker * How Christian Parker’s 3-4 defense could change his role * What Liufau needs to become a real contributor in 2026 * Why this move could matter more than people think Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

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