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Cowboys request to interview fan favorite for defensive coordinator

The Dallas Cowboys have started their search for a new defensive coordinator. Todd Archer of ESPN released a list of the team’s initial requests to interview three candidates. The names included are Minnesota Vikings pass game coordinator Daronte Jones, Cleveland Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda, and Denver Broncos assistant HC/pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard. Out […]

Cowboys DC search could include under-the-radar candidate

Last year, when the Dallas Cowboys were conducting their head coaching search, many household names were floated as possibilities. Bill Belichick, Kellen Moore, Robert Saleh. Then, an out-of-nowhere name surfaced and became the team’s tenth head coach—Brian Schottenheimer. As the Cowboys venture into finding their fourth defensive coordinator in four seasons after moving on from […]

Cowboys news: Team details what they want in new defensive coordinator

What are the Cowboys looking for in their next defensive coordinator? – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com The Cowboys need to get this hire right unlike the last few seasons. FRISCO, Texas – On Tuesday, the Cowboys released defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one year of calling Dallas’ defense. Now, the search is on for the team’s fourth […]

Giants interviewing Cowboys’ ex Mike McCarthy for head coach

Mike McCarthy could be on his way back to the NFC East. The former Cowboys head coach is reportedly among those being interviewed for the New York Giants’ vacancy in 2026. After a five-year run in Dallas from 2020-2024, McCarthy was not brought back following a disappointing 7-10 season. While his Cowboys went 12-5 the […]

Matt Patricia mentioned as Cowboys defensive coordinator candidate

Here’s an interesting note from Albert Breer for his weekly Sports Illustrated mailbag article (bold emphasis is mine): From Mike (@CoachMikeB23): What names have you heard are in the mix for the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator job? Who do you think is most likely to get that job? What is the candidate profile the Cowboys are […]

Cowboys OL Tyler Smith may play guard or tackle moving forward

The Dallas Cowboys held a season-closing press conference on Wednesday and discussed a variety of topics, including the most recent season and the future that they are hoping is very different from it. Among the subjects that came up was offensive lineman Tyler Smith. There was a report in the last month that the Cowboys […]

Cowboys survey: How did Brian Schottenheimer do in Year 1?

The Dallas Cowboys are fully into their offseason mode, having already fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. The Cowboys missing the playoffs was disappointing as was suffering through their second consecutive losing season. There is plenty of blame to go around for the 2025 season. As always, we can start at the very top in Jerry […]

Cowboys news: Potential DC candidates with Matt Eberflus gone

Who could be the Cowboys’ next defensive coordinator? Here are seven candidates – Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram The Dallas Cowboys are on the hunt for their fourth defensive coordinator in four seasons. On Tuesday morning, the Dallas Cowboys moved on from defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, firing him after one season that saw the team […]

Why the Cowboys need to make retaining Jadeveon Clowney a top priority

The Dallas Cowboys did not do much of anything well on the defensive side of the ball this season. The Cowboys were undoubtedly one of the worst defenses of the modern era, finishing the season allowing the most total points (511) and recording the worst defensive EPA/Play (0.162) of any defense in the NFL since […]

Washington Commanders move on from DC Joe Whitt

The Kliff Kingsbury news hit first, but defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr is also out in Washington. Dan Quinn took over defensive play-calling from the first-time DC, and now he’s done with the Commanders. Whitt was Quinn’s pass game coordinator/secondary coach when the two were with the Cowboys, and Quinn brought Whitt to Washington along […]

Why Cowboys OC Klayton Adams could have offseason suitors

While the Dallas Cowboys are admittedly focused on revamping their defense in the 2026 offseason, some big decisions are still needed on offense. One they hope they won’t have to make is finding a new offensive coordinator, but Klayton Adams may draw interest in the upcoming coaching carousel. As an intriguing young coach with an […]

Matt Eberflus fired by Dallas Cowboys

For the 2nd time in as many seasons, Matt Eberflus is looking for a new job. After things went south in Chicago, Eberflus was picked up by the Dallas Cowboys’ new head coach, Brian Schottenheimer, and tabbed as the team’s defensive coordinator. After a rocky season in Dallas, Jerry Jones and Schottenheimer decided to go […]

15 candidates to replace Matt Eberflus as Cowboys defensive coordinator

After months of speculation, it has happened: Matt Eberflus is out as the Cowboys defensive coordinator after just one year on the job. Brian Schottenheimer publicly backed his embattled coordinator all season long, but the lack of improvements or adjustments at any point throughout the year forced his hand once the season ended. Now, Schottenheimer […]

Cowboys news: Tyler Smith wants clarity on where he’ll play

Tyler Smith seeking clarity on position future for Cowboys’ offensive line – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com All-Pro guard Tyler Smith would like to settle where he’ll play in 2026. In the final three games of the 2025 season, the Cowboys kicked Pro Bowl offensive guard Tyler Smith out to left tackle with injuries at the position. […]

Delaying defensive coordinator decision will only cost Cowboys

Monday marked a big day in the NFL. There are 14 teams preparing for the playoffs while 18 others are looking in the mirror, probably not exactly the case for some, in an attempt to be a part of that former group in a year’s time. The Dallas Cowboys have missed out on the proverbial […]