Penalties were a problem for the Cowboys, with familiar faces and common calls adding to a league-worst total. But there were weird anomalies, too.

The Dallas Cowboys have begun the search for a new defensive coordinator, so let's keep an eye on which candidates are emerging and interviewing for the job.

The Cowboys ’ defensive coordinator search is on. After the firing of Matt Eberflus, Brian Schottenheimer and Jerry Jones are searching for the next leader of the Dallas defense in 2026. Below is everything we know about the Cowboys’ search,

The Dallas Cowboys finished the 2025 season with a 7-9-1 record and missed the playoffs in consecutive years for the first time since the 2019 and 2020 campaigns. It was a disappointment for first-time head coach Brian Schottenheimer, but after trading their best player in pass rusher Micah Parsons, it shouldn't have been a shock.

The Cowboys ’ defensive coordinator search is on. After the firing of Matt Eberflus, Brian Schottenheimer and Jerry Jones are searching for the next leader of the Dallas defense in 2026. Below is everything we know about the Cowboys’ search, including candidates, interviews and the latest news.

The Dallas Cowboys have been dubbed “America’s Team,” and during the 1990s, they helped lead the charge the NFL made in its popularity. The Cowboys won three Super Bowls in the decade as quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith and wide receiver Michael Irvin became household names.

After a terrible 2025 season in terms of defensive performance, the Dallas Cowboys are actively looking for a new defensive coordinator. Jerry Jones fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after the team allowed a franchise-worst 511 points.

In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil, the two took a helicopter ride thousands of feet above Dallas to appreciate The Star from the air.

Baby Crnkovich coming soon … you are already so loved & prayed for, little one,” the former NFL cheerleader wrote on Instagram