Former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has agreed to a contract to become the next defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys, per ESPN's Ed

Now, it is time for his staff to come together. NFL insider Ed Werder initially reported former Cowboys assistant Matt Eberflus was hired as defensive coordinator. Werder would retract that report later, noting, as Jane Slater did initially, that Eberflus is "held in high regard" for the position, but has not been hired yet.

The Cowboys lost Eberflus to the Colts almost a decade ago, but have brought in back in the fold to take over the D. | From @ArmyChiefW3

Serving as Cowboys offensive coordinator the last two seaosns, Schottenheimer brings 25 years of NFL coaching experience to the job.

Brian Schottenheimer has made a high-profile addition to his Cowboys staff, bringing in ex-Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to be the team's new DC.

The first big hire of head coach Brian Schottenheimer's staff is here. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Dallas Cowboys are closing in on a deal with former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to become their new defensive coordinator,

Dallas has also hired Nick Sorenson to serve as special teams coordinator under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

The Dallas Cowboys have officially hired former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflusn as defensive coordinator.

The Dallas Cowboys hired Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach. Schottenheimer is bringing Matt Eberflus onto his staff as the defensive coordinator.

The Dallas Cowboys are witnessing the first Brian Schottenheimer staff take shape. The head coach and the franchise have lured in three new names ahead of the 2025 season. Schottenheimer and the Cowboys have named Dave Borgonzi,

Eberflus is reportedly expected to be Dallas HC Brian Schottenheimer's first hire, pending a final in-person interview.