Overview
- Derrick Ansley agreed to terms to become defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach after two seasons in that role with the Packers and prior defensive coordinator experience with the Chargers.
- Ryan Smith agreed to terms to serve as secondary coach after three seasons as the Cardinals’ cornerbacks coach.
- Dallas dismissed Eberflus-era assistants Andre Curtis, David Overstreet II and Dave Borgonzi as part of the restructuring.
- In-person interviews continued for remaining defensive roles, including Denzel Martin and Ronell Williams for linebackers and Marcus Dixon and Eric Henderson for the defensive line, with Zach Orr and Robert Livingston also under consideration.
- Parker is assembling a younger, pass-defense–oriented staff aimed at limiting big plays after the Cowboys allowed 30.1 points per game and ranked last against the pass in 2025.