The Dallas Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.

What happened

  • On January 6, 2026, the Cowboys dismissed defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after just one season in charge of the defense.
  • The move came after Dallas finished with a bottom-tier defense in yards and points allowed and missed the postseason, prompting owner/GM Jerry Jones to move on.

Why he was fired

  • Under Eberflus, the Cowboys’ defense ranked near the bottom of the league and struggled to generate sacks and takeaways across the 2025 season.
  • The front office reportedly viewed the change as part of a broader reset of the defensive side of the roster heading into the 2026 season.

What’s next for the Cowboys

  • Dallas is now searching for a new defensive coordinator to pair with head coach Brian Schottenheimer and an offense that has remained productive.
  • Early media speculation has linked several veteran defensive minds and current coordinators around the league as candidates, though no official replacement has been named yet.

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