Overview
- NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports the Cowboys requested and completed an interview with Steelers outside linebackers coach Denzel Martin for a lateral move.
- Martin has been on Pittsburgh’s staff since 2016 and rose to oversee outside linebackers after working closely with stars T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
- Pittsburgh produced 48 sacks this season to rank sixth in the NFL, while Dallas logged 35 to rank 24th, highlighting a key area the Cowboys aim to improve.
- The Steelers’ staff was told they could pursue other opportunities following a head-coach change, creating openings for assistants like Martin to explore moves.
- Dallas has hired Christian Parker as defensive coordinator and, per the Dallas Morning News, will not retain assistants Dave Borgonzi, Andre Curtis, and David Overstreet II for 2026.