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After suffering their second consecutive losing season, the Dallas Cowboys have reportedly made changes to their coaching staff.
The Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Eberflus’ unit was one of the worst in football this season.
The Cowboys’ defense gave up the most points per game. game this season (30.1) and third-most yards per game. fight (377). Only the Washington Commanders (384) and Cincinnati Bengals (382.1) allowed more yards per carry. game than the Cowboys.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus stands on the field during pregame at AT&T Stadium. The photo was taken in Arlington, Texas on September 14, 2025. (Raymond Carlin III/Imagn Images)
With the firing of Eberflus, the Cowboys move on to their fourth different defensive coordinator in four seasons. Dan Quinn left after the 2023 season to take the Commanders’ head coaching job.
Mike Zimmer was the defensive coordinator in 2024, but he was not retained after the team let go of head coach Mike McCarthy.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus looks on during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. The photo was taken in Arlington, Texas on September 28, 2025. (Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)
Before being hired as the Cowboys defensive coordinator, Eberflus was the head coach of the Chicago Bears. The 55-year-old went 14-32 in three seasons and became the first head coach to be fired by the Bears midseason.
The Cowboys, who finished 7-9-1, could have made the playoffs if their defense was an average unit. Their offense was one of the best in the sport, as they had the seventh-best scoring offense (27.7 points per game) and had the second-most yards per carry. game (391.6) in the NFL, trailing only the Los Angeles Rams (394.6).
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Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus stands on the sideline during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. The photo was taken in Arlington, Texas on September 14, 2025. (Raymond Carlin III/Imagn Images)
The amazing trade between Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers was a huge blow to the defense. The unit improved when they acquired linebacker Logan Wilson and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline, but it wasn’t enough to make them a formidable unit.
