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New 2026 Dallas Cowboys NFL mock draft adds 2 star defensive tone-setters

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for a complete overhaul on the defensive side of the ball entering the NFL offseason, beginning with the search for a new defensive coordinator.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/stephen_a_smith_wants_cowboys_to_hire_his_espn_colleague/s1_17616_43304572'>Stephen A. Smith Wants Cowboys To Hire His ESPN Colleague</a></h2>

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is officially endorsing one of his colleagues for a position on the Dallas Cowboys. Shortly after wrapping up their 2025 regular season, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator <a href="/nfl/players/matt_eberflus/893848">Matt Eberflus</a>.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/cowboys_insider_reveals_favorite_for_defensive_coordinator_position/s1_16709_43303995'>Cowboys insider reveals favorite for defensive coordinator position</a></h2>

With <a href="/nfl/players/matt_eberflus/893848">Matt Eberflus</a> out, the search is on for the next defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys. <a href="/nfl/players/jerry_jones/680087">Jerry Jones</a> assured fans they would be intense in their search for a new shot-caller on defense, but interviews have yet to begin.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/cowboys_expected_to_go_big_name_hunting_for_next_defensive_coordinator/s1_16709_43303875'>Cowboys expected to go 'big-name' hunting for next defensive coordinator</a></h2>

The Dallas Cowboys are on the market for a new defensive coordinator to kick off the NFL offseason, following the decision to fire <a href="/nfl/players/matt_eberflus/893848">Matt Eberflus</a> after a disappointing year.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/cowboys_dc_search_raheem_morris_defenses_from_2020_2023/s1_17100_43303706'>Cowboys DC Search: Raheem Morris Defenses from 2020-2023</a></h2>

I dug into <a href="/nfl/players/raheem_morris/126314">Raheem Morris</a>’s defenses from 2020 to 2023, and this is what I found. Turnovers popped, but efficiency and drive stops consistently lagged. Here’s my breakdown of one of the Cowboys defensive coordinator candidates.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/the_best_passing_performances_from_one_nfl_playoff_run/s1__43266200'>The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/jerry_jones_declared_extending_george_pickens_would_be_impossible_without_micah_parsons_trade/s1_17114_43303720'>Jerry Jones declared extending George Pickens would be impossible without Micah Parsons trade</a></h2>

The 2025 NFL season did not go according to plan for the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas finished the regular season 7-9-1 and missed the playoffs yet again. The pressure will be on the Cowboys to fix what went wrong during the offseason.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/latest_nfl_coaching_news_opens_the_door_for_cowboys_to_lose_an_important_member_of_their_coaching_staff/s1_17313_43303507'>Latest NFL coaching news opens the door for Cowboys to lose an important member of their coaching staff</a></h2>

Though the Dallas Cowboys are worried about finding their new defensive coordinator in the heels of <a href="/nfl/players/matt_eberflus/893848">Matt Eberflus</a>' firing, but soon they might have to worry about losing an important position coach to the NFL's coaching cycle.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/nfl_insider_doubles_down_on_cowboys_darkhorse_defensive_coordinator_candidate/s1_16709_43303277'>NFL insider doubles down on Cowboys' darkhorse defensive coordinator candidate</a></h2>

The Dallas Cowboys' search for a new defensive coordinator is expected to feature some high-profile candidates, with names like <a href="/nfl/players/raheem_morris/126314">Raheem Morris</a>, <a href="/nfl/players/jonathan_gannon/906817">Jonathan Gannon</a>, and <a href="/nfl/players/brian_flores/587909">Brian Flores</a> immediately receiving a spotlight.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/dallas_cowboys_could_make_dramatic_2026_nfl_draft_move_jerry_jones_hints/s1_16709_43303204'>Dallas Cowboys could make dramatic 2026 NFL draft move, Jerry Jones hints</a></h2>

The Dallas Cowboys are kicking off the NFL offseason with a search for a new defensive coordinator, following the firing of <a href="/nfl/players/matt_eberflus/893848">Matt Eberflus</a> earlier in the week.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/cowboys_rookie_running_backs_finally_show_up/s1_17100_43303038'>Cowboys’ rookie running backs finally show up</a></h2>

Back in April, the Dallas Cowboys drafted two rookie running backs to shore up their backfield. And then seemingly forgot all about them. Both <a href="/nfl/players/jaydon_blue/899251">Jaydon Blue</a> (5th round) and <a href="/nfl/players/phil_mafah/722702">Phil Mafah</a> (7th round) spent most of the year watching the Cowboys play along with the rest of us.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/looking_back_at_every_nfl_christmas_day_game/s1__43174218'>Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game</a></h2>

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.

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All the attention right now for the Dallas Cowboys is being focused on their defensive coordinator vacancy. After just one season, <a href="/nfl/players/matt_eberflus/893848">Matt Eberflus</a> was relieved of his position, and the Cowboys must now find a coach who can turn that unit around.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/the_cowboys_end_of_season_press_conference_was_laughable/s1_17100_43302638'>The Cowboys’ end-of-season press conference was laughable</a></h2>

The end-of-season press conference that <a href="/nfl/players/jerry_jones/680087">Jerry Jones</a> and the boys hold every single year after it ends in disappointment once again was pure comedy. Per

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/dallas_cowboys_super_bowl_champion_dies/s1_17355_43301929'>Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Champion Dies</a></h2>

Billy Truax, the dependable tight end whose contributions helped the Dallas Cowboys secure victory in Super Bowl VI, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/jerry_jones_vow_to_bust_the_budget_could_be_another_broken_promise_to_cowboy_fans/s1_13132_43300972'>Jerry Jones' vow to 'bust the budget' could be another broken promise to Cowboy fans</a></h2>

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/brian_schottenheimer_heaps_praise_on_potential_cowboys_defensive_coordinator_target/s1_16709_43300833'>Brian Schottenheimer heaps praise on potential Cowboys defensive coordinator target</a></h2>

One of the hot topics during the Dallas Cowboys' press conference on Wednesday was the open defensive coordinator position. <a href="/nfl/players/jerry_jones/680087">Jerry Jones</a> said the team would have an "intense focus" on finding the right defensive coordinator, but didn't get into detail.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/dallas_cowboys_reveal_important_insight_into_their_defensive_coordinator_search_to_replace_matt_eberflus/s1_17313_43300515'>Dallas Cowboys reveal important insight into their defensive coordinator search to replace Matt Eberflus</a></h2>

The Dallas Cowboys are searching for a new defensive coordinator and there's very little we know about where they're headed in life after <a href="/nfl/players/matt_eberflus/893848">Matt Eberflus</a>.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/re_signing_rb_javonte_williams_top_of_the_list_for_cowboys/s1_17039_43299470'>Re-Signing RB Javonte Williams ‘Top Of The List’ For Cowboys</a></h2>

Speaking to reporters at the team’s end-of-season press conference, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said RB <a href="/nfl/players/javonte_williams/647675">Javonte Williams</a> is “at the top of our list” of players they want to re-sign. “We want to bring him back and sign him to a multiple-year deal,” he said via Jon Machota.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/cowboys_2026_nfl_draft_defensive_player_rankings/s1_17100_43297956'>Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft: Defensive Player Rankings</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/cowboys_sign_eight_to_futures_contracts/s1_17039_43295751'>Cowboys Sign Eight To Futures Contracts</a></h2>

The Dallas Cowboys officially signed eight players to futures contracts for the 2026 season on Tuesday. The full list includes: RB <a href="/nfl/players/israel_abanikanda/690980">Israel Abanikanda</a> DB

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/cowboys_considering_switching_tyler_smith_to_lt/s1_14819_43291268'>Cowboys Considering Switching Tyler Smith To LT</a></h2>

Cowboys OL <a href="/nfl/players/tyler_smith/659513">Tyler Smith</a> has played more than two-thirds of his career snaps at left guard, earning him three-straight Pro Bowl appearances and an All-Pro recognition.