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Dallas is using the franchise tag to keep WR George Pickens for about $28 million in 2026 rather than meeting his market value, a calculated risk that Pickens could respond with a holdout, a trade demand, or push for a long-term deal once a market-rate contract emerges.
Dallas named 34-year-old Christian Parker the team's new defensive coordinator after a lengthy, exhaustive interview process that sourced him from the Eagles. He’ll implement a 3-4 look and assemble a staff aligned with Vic Fangio’s philosophy, with head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressing confidence in the fit. Parker said he’s ready to learn from the right people and help Dallas rebuild a historically weak defense for 2026 and beyond.
Dallas Cowboys officially hire Marcus Dixon as the defensive line coach, reuniting him with defensive coordinator Christian Parker as the team rebuilds its staff and replaces Aaron Whitecotton. Dixon brings NFL coaching experience from stints with the Rams, Broncos and Vikings and previously played for Dallas, joining Parker’s expanding defensive coaching group.
The Dallas Cowboys hired Marcus Dixon as their new defensive line coach, replacing Aaron Whitecotton who joined the Titans. Dixon spent the last two seasons as the Vikings’ DL coach after stints with the Rams (assistant DL coach in 2021) and Broncos (DL coach 2022-23); he also played for Dallas from 2008-10. The Cowboys also announced hires of Derrick Ansley as defensive pass game coordinator and Ryan Smith as secondary coach.
Dallas is rounding out its new defensive staff, hiring Derrick Ansley as their DBs coach/defensive pass game coordinator and Ryan Smith as the secondary coach. Both bring NFL and college experience and will help Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker rebuild a secondary that regressed last season, with additional positions like linebackers and defensive line coaches still to be filled.
Dallas is turning its Shrine Bowl scouting toward defensive prospects after the Cowboys’ defensive-coordinator shift to Christian Parker. Standouts included edge rushers Mason Reiger (Wisconsin), Wesley Williams (Duke) and Keyshawn James-Newby (New Mexico), plus linebacker Shad Banks (UTSA), cornerback Brent Austin (Cal) and safety Cole Wisniewski (Texas Tech). Reiger notched three sacks, Williams forced a strip-sack TD, Banks and Austin flashed playmaking ability, and Thompson Jr. (Illinois) earned honorable mention, making these players intriguing fits for Dallas’ evolving defense.
Two ex-Eagles assistants have landed high-profile defensive coordinator roles in the NFC East: Christian Parker is joining the Cowboys as passing game coordinator/DBs coach, and Dennard Wilson is becoming the Giants’ defensive coordinator on John Harbaugh’s staff, after stints with the Ravens and Titans. The piece notes Wilson’s earlier Eagles tenure and suggests both hires could boost their new teams while keeping the Eagles’ coaching tree influential in the division.
Dallas Cowboys named Christian Parker, formerly the Eagles’ passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach, as their new defensive coordinator—his first such role—joining Brian Schottenheimer’s staff to replace Matt Eberflus and improve the 2025 defense, per owner Jerry Jones.
Nine days after releasing Matt Eberflus, Dallas has interviewed about nine candidates and plans to cast a wide net before narrowing to the right fit, prioritizing a strong teacher and communicator who can mesh with the defense and current personnel, with no firm hire deadline amid NFL coaching changes.
Dallas Cowboys will interview Eagles pass game coordinator Christian Parker on Wednesday as the eighth candidate in their search for a new defensive coordinator after firing Matt Eberflus; Parker has helped the Eagles field a top-10 pass defense in two seasons under Vic Fangio and previously coached in Green Bay and Denver. The Cowboys have also talked to multiple other candidates, including Charlie Bullen, Jonathan Gannon, Zach Orr, Ephraim Banda, Daronte Jones, Jim Leonhard and Aaron Whitecotton.
The Dallas Cowboys are beginning their search for a new defensive coordinator, interviewing three candidates—Daronte Jones, Ephraim Banda, and Jim Leonhard—each with extensive coaching backgrounds in NFL and college football, with more interviews expected soon.
In his first season with the Cowboys, George Pickens earned second-team AP All-Pro honors, along with kicker Brandon Aubrey and return specialist KaVontae Turpin, recognizing their standout performances in 2023.
Jason Witten, a Cowboys legend and Hall of Fame finalist, is expected to join the University of Oklahoma coaching staff as a tight ends coach, reuniting with DeMarco Murray and transitioning from high school coaching.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones emphasizes a bold approach in the upcoming offseason, including potentially 'busting the budget' to improve the team through free agency and draft picks, with a focus on strengthening the defense and leveraging recent trades for future success, all aimed at winning more Super Bowls.
The Dallas Cowboys are searching for a new defensive coordinator after firing Matt Eberflus, with potential candidates including former NFL head coaches Raheem Morris and Jonathan Gannon, both of whom have strong NFL and coaching connections, and could also be considered for head coaching roles. The team aims to find a candidate who can bring stability and continuity to their defense.