Overview
- Jones said defensive performance over the remaining schedule will be a big criterion in evaluating Eberflus’ future, citing improved team health.
- Head coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged the defense has not played well enough and did not dismiss that Eberflus is coaching for his job.
- The Cowboys have allowed about 30 points per game and lead the league in passing yards and touchdowns allowed, sit 6-7-1, and have under a 1% playoff chance.
- Midseason trades for Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson and getting key defenders back briefly lifted results before the defense gave up 44 to Detroit and 34 to Minnesota.
- Eberflus is the third Cowboys defensive coordinator in three seasons as media discuss potential replacements such as Jim Schwartz, and a podcast claim that a firing is already decided remains unverified.