Matt Eberflus was identified as the top candidate for the Cowboys' defensive coordinator position before the team officially hired Brian Schottenheimer as their head coach and Eberflus is now part of the organization as well.

The Dallas Cowboys took an important step for their 2025 defense on Tuesday. Another major puzzle piece now looms. As Dallas named former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus its defensive coordinator,

Nick Sorensen will take over Dallas’ special teams coordinator gig, moving on after one season as the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator. With Sorensen and Matt Eberflus in the fold, Schottenheimer has filled two of three key coordinator spots.