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Cowboys' Eberflus Moves to Booth Amid Defensive Struggles

12/19/2025

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Matt Eberflus, the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator, has been moved from the sideline to the coaching booth for the final three games.
The Cowboys rank 31st in scoring defense, yielding 30 points per game this season.
Eberflus's tenure includes a poor Chicago Bears record before joining the Cowboys.
Analysts say the move may not address issues.
The Cowboys also traded their top defensive player, Micah Parsons.

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Matt Eberflus, the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator, has been moved from the sideline to the coaching booth for the final three games.
The Cowboys rank 31st in scoring defense, yielding 30 points per game this season.
Eberflus's tenure includes a poor Chicago Bears record before joining the Cowboys.
Analysts say the move may not address issues.
The Cowboys also traded their top defensive player, Micah Parsons.