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Cowboys Set Meetings on Defensive Overhaul With Eberflus’ Status Unsettled

Internal reviews beginning Monday will determine the direction of Dallas’ defensive staff.

Overview

  • League reporting indicates Dallas is likely to bring in new defensive coaches after the season, though no final decision has been made on coordinator Matt Eberflus.
  • Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that organizational meetings to review the coaching staff will begin Monday.
  • A separate report from Jordan Schultz says the Cowboys are expected to fire Eberflus, but the team has not announced any decision.
  • Dallas finished 7-8-1 with one of the NFL’s worst defenses, allowing 376.8 yards and 29.8 points per game through Week 17 despite fielding a top-ranked offense.
  • After trading Micah Parsons to Green Bay before the season, the Cowboys tied for 23rd in sacks with 31 and had no player record more than 5.5 sacks.