Summary
The Dallas Cowboys are interviewing candidates to fill their defensive coordinator position after parting ways with Matt Eberflus. One of the candidates is Christian Parker, who works for their rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys are focusing on four main candidates for the role.
Key Facts
- The Cowboys aim to improve their defense, which was the worst in the NFL in 2025.
- The team allowed an average of 30.1 points per game last season.
- They ended the season with a record of 7-9-1.
- Matt Eberflus was fired as the defensive coordinator.
- The Cowboys originally interviewed nine candidates virtually.
- They are now focusing on four finalists for in-person interviews: Christian Parker, Daronte Jones, Jonathan Gannon, and Jim Leonhard.
- Christian Parker, from the Eagles, is noted for coaching rising star players.
