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Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / September 14
How Did the Cowboys' Defense Become Even Worse in 2026?
2025 was supposed to be the end of the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive freefall. In that season under defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, the 7-9-1 Cowboys ranked dead last in the NFL in points allowed (30.1 per game), dead last in DVOA (+22.5%), and dead last in EPA per play allowed (+0.13).
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 31
Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer takes blame: ‘The buck stops with me’
Schottenheimer isn't blaming anyone else for the Dallas Cowboys' defensive problems last season. Not even the coach who was running the unit.
NFL News / Cowboys.news / August 5
'Look out': Louis Riddick issues bold warning to rest of NFL after Cowboys defensive assessment
The Dallas Cowboys‘ defense has fallen short of expectations in recent years. Last season, the unit struggled for many reasons while raising more questions than answers about the team’s ability to make a deep playoff run.
The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to win the most games in a single season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Dallas Sports Journal / July 28
‘A Breath Of Fresh Air’: Malik Hooker On The Dallas Cowboys’ Rebuilt Defense As Camp Opens In Oxnard
What did Hooker say? The safety said the problem in recent seasons was not the talent on paper, and called the arrival of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker “a breath of fresh air.” What is Parker changing?
25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline
The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.
NFL News / Inside The Star / July 22
Will the pressure overwhelm Cowboys youngest DC Christian Parker?
Training camp starts next week and the Dallas Cowboys have a issue that needs to be fixed or answered. This offseason went just about as well as anyone could have hoped, but I feel like we haven’t asked this question enough, including myself.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / June 19
New Cowboys DC had interesting way to test offensive stars this spring
The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with often-criticized defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus this past January and ultimately replaced him by hiring former Philadelphia
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 13
Chicago Bears' Thanksgiving Game vs Lions Could Shape the 2026 NFC North Race Early
The latest schedule leak for the 2026 NFL season is big news for the Chicago Bears. According to NFL insider Jordan Schulz, the Bears are scheduled to play the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
Dallas Cowboys News / Total Pro Sports / March 28
Dallas Cowboys Credited With The Biggest Steal Of The NFL Offseason
The Dallas Cowboys had a disappointing 2025 NFL season. The NFC East team had one of the most powerful offenses but also one of the worst defenses in the league.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 18
Former Dallas Cowboys LB Unexpectedly Retires
The Dallas Cowboys have made some major changes to their defense this offseason, highlighted by parting ways with Matt Eberflus and hiring defensive coordinator Christian Parker along with multiple new additions to the roster.
San Francisco 49ers News / The Forkball / March 5
49ers Add Matt Eberflus to Defensive Staff Under Kyle Shanahan
The San Francisco 49ers are adding another experienced defensive voice to head coach Kyle Shanahan’s staff, hiring former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus as a defensive assistant.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6
Ex-Bears head coach Matt Eberflus lands a new job
Former Chicago Bears head coach and Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will now have his third job in three years. After being fired by the Cowboys, Eberflus is joining the San Francisco 49ers as an assistant head coach of defense, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 10
Cowboys believed to have early favorite in defensive coordinator search
The defensive coordinator search is underway for the Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / January 6
Matt Eberflus firing continues Cowboys' revolving door at defensive coordinator
Maybe the next hire will stick. On Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys shocked absolutely no one by firing defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, meaning they will have a fourth new DC in as many seasons in 2026.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / January 6
Cowboys make final Matt Eberflus decision after Jerry Jones comments
Dallas' defense struggled throughout the 2025 season.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / January 4
Report paints dreary picture for Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus
Eberflus has come under fire for the failures of the Cowboys defense.
Dallas Cowboys News / The Spun / January 3
Jerry Jones could fire notable Cowboys coach after Week 18
Regardless of what happens in Week 18, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is expected to shake things up this offseason.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / January 2
Matt Eberflus assigns blame for Cowboys' defensive struggles after Jerry Jones comments
The unit's performances routinely let the Cowboys down this season.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 30
Has Cowboys' Jerry Jones changed his mind about DC Matt Eberflus?
Earlier in December, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones suggested that the club could part ways with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus shortly after Dallas' season ends. Has he changed his mind?
NFL News / Inside The Star / December 29
Possible replacements for Matt Eberflus as the Cowboys DC in 2026
So we have to at least entertain this question at some point before the end of the year and ask ourselves, do we really think Matt Eberflus will be brought back in 2026?
Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / December 26
DC Matt Eberflus Trending Down In Dallas
There’s been no shortage of coverage on this site concerning the diminishing job safety of Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. As team owner/president/general manager Jerry Jones’ negative comments on the situation continue to escalate, the likelihood that Eberflus gets a Year 2 in Dallas continues to fall.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 21
Matt Eberflus' future with Cowboys seems clear after defensive dud vs. Chargers
Will the Dallas Cowboys be getting a new defensive coordinator for Christmas?
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 19
Cowboys make Matt Eberflus change after Jerry Jones' comments
The Cowboys defense left much to be desired with its play in a second straight loss that torpedoed the club's playoff hopes.
Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / December 17
5 Defensive Coordinators who could replace Matt Eberflus
We all know the Cowboys lack a defensive identity, and that is a problem that needs to be fixed after the season. This isn’t just a bad season. What I’ve watched is a defense that never knows what it wants to be.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 15
Cowboys' Jerry Jones sounds done with DC Matt Eberflus
Just when it seemed that Eberflus had turned things around, the defense has given up 78 points in the past two games.
Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / November 3, 2025
Cowboys’ Stephen Jones backs DC Matt Eberflus
Despite boasting one of the NFL’s most productive offenses, the Dallas Cowboys entered Monday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals with a lackluster 3-4-1 record.
Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / October 28, 2025
Cowboys Must Replace Matt Eberflus — The Right Coach Is Already on Staff
Matt Eberflus’ zone defense no longer fits the Cowboys. Here’s why it’s time for a change —and which assistant coach can bring back an aggressive man-defense.
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