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Dallas Cowboys named candidates for 3 star defensive coordinator options

With Matt Eberflus out, the Dallas Cowboys need a new defensive coordinator, and they're reportedly looking at some big names. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler gave an update on the team's thinking and said the Cowboys know they need to make changes at personnel, but have their eye on a few candidates who can help them become a playoff contender in 2026.

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Dallas Cowboys' 2026 offseason schedule: Full list of important dates

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for the start of the 2026 NFL offseason, and did so with a bang by firing defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. It was a necessary move that the team needed to make in order to move into the future on a high note.

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NFL Draft insider Todd McShay mock draft lands Cowboys DB compared to Ed Reed

The Dallas Cowboys are officially in NFL offseason mode, which will begin with a search for a new defensive coordinator. Once a new leader of the defense is in place, the team can focus on adding talent that fits the scheme.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 7

It's becoming increasingly likely the Cowboys face at least one of their former head coaches in 2026, maybe two

As the league's coaching carousel heats up, it's becoming increasingly likely for the Dallas Cowboys to square off against one of their former head coaches in the 2026 NFL season.

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in six minutes?

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Matt Eberflus News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 7

Cowboys insider reveals locker-room frustrations with Matt Eberflus

It didn't take long for the Dallas Cowboys to move on from Matt Eberflus. On Tuesday, news broke that the defensive coordinator had been fired just two days after their season finale loss to the New York Giants.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 7

Former Cowboys head coach emerges as surprise candidate for Titans vacancy

After a 1-5 start to the season and a 4-19 overall record, Brian Callahan was fired by the Tennessee Titans. The Titans are now seeking their next head coach, and their search has unexpectedly led them to a former Dallas Cowboys coach.

Quinnen Williams News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 7

Cowboys star shares confident outlook on franchise's future

The Dallas Cowboys didn't accomplish their goal of reaching the NFL playoffs in 2025-26, let alone competing for a Super Bowl. Instead, despite a new head coach and one of the top offenses in the league, the Cowboys finished below .500 for the second consecutive year.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 7

Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft: Defensive Player Rankings

My 2026 Cowboys defensive draft guide: top defenders, team needs, and how Dallas should use picks 12 and 20 to rebuild a defense that gave up a historic amount of points.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 7

Cowboys have four potential DC candidates to replace Matt Eberflus

The Cowboys defense left plenty to be desired in 2025.

Matt Eberflus firing continues Cowboys' revolving door at defensive coordinator

Cowboys make final Matt Eberflus decision after Jerry Jones comments

Cowboys have drama brewing with All-Pro offensive star

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The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

NFL News / HITC / January 7

Former Dallas Cowboys man to interview for Tennessee Titans head coaching job on Friday

A familiar face from the Dallas Cowboys’ sideline is back in the NFL coaching conversation. The longtime Cowboys head coach, now a national television analyst, is scheduled to interview on Friday for the Tennessee Titans’ top job.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Dallas Cowboys News / Gridiron Heroics / January 7

'Toughest Football Season of My Life': Cowboys Safety Shares Pain After ‘Cruel’ Experience During NFL Season

Dallas Cowboys safety Juanyeh Thomas said the 2025 season was the toughest of his life as he reflected on personal struggles that followed the death of teammate Marshawn Kneeland.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Cowboys Make Announcement After Missing NFL Playoffs

It’s going to be the second straight year that the Dallas Cowboys will not take part in the NFL playoffs. Last season, the Cowboys finished with a 7-10 record and failed to make the cut for the first time in four years.

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Former Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Jason Garrett Set To Interview With Tennessee Titans

Reports surfaced today that former Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Jason Garrett is stepping out of the NBC studio and back into the interview room. The man who spent a decade patrolling the sidelines in Dallas is officially a candidate for the vacancy in Nashville.

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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Makes Announcement After Missing NFL Playoffs

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys fell short of expectations during the 2025 NFL season, finishing 7-9-1 and missing the playoffs for a second straight year.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6

Cowboys Sign Eight To Futures Contracts

The Dallas Cowboys officially signed eight players to futures contracts for the 2026 season on Tuesday. The full list includes: RB Israel Abanikanda DB

Dallas Cowboys News / The Lead / January 6

Cowboys Team is Filled with Big and Little Problems

A look into the Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 season: Dak Prescott was fifth in QBR, second in passing yards, third in touchdown passes, and fourth in pass EPA.

Matt Eberflus News / A to Z Sports / January 6

Cowboys player's telling message proves exactly why the decision to fire Matt Eberflus was the right one

Sure, the Dallas Cowboys could have given recently fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus a better group of players to work with. There's no question about it.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / January 6