Overview
- Dallas confirmed the dismissal Tuesday, ending Eberflus’ tenure after the NFL’s worst scoring defense at 30.1 points per game and a club‑record 511 points allowed.
- The Cowboys finished 7-9-1 and missed the playoffs despite a top offense, ranking second in yards and seventh in points.
- Jones issued a statement saying change was required, and Dallas will now search for its fourth defensive coordinator in four years.
- Key roster swings framed the season as Micah Parsons was traded a week before kickoff, Quinnen Williams arrived at the deadline to spark a brief surge, and late breakdowns returned in losses to Detroit and New York.
- Under Eberflus the unit produced just 35 sacks and 11 takeaways with league‑worst pass defense metrics, and he publicly accepted responsibility for the results.