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Cowboys Revamp Coaching Staff: New Defensive Leaders Appointed

2/4/2026

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The Dallas Cowboys appointed Marcus Dixon, the Cowboys' new defensive line coach, replacing Aaron Whitecotton, who joined the Tennessee Titans.
Derrick Ansley was hired as defensive pass game coordinator and Ryan Smith as secondary coach.
Ansley comes from the Green Bay Packers and Smith was the Cardinals' cornerbacks coach.
Marcus Dixon previously coached the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive line for two seasons and has NFL experience with the Rams and Broncos.

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The Dallas Cowboys appointed Marcus Dixon, the Cowboys' new defensive line coach, replacing Aaron Whitecotton, who joined the Tennessee Titans.
Derrick Ansley was hired as defensive pass game coordinator and Ryan Smith as secondary coach.
Ansley comes from the Green Bay Packers and Smith was the Cardinals' cornerbacks coach.
Marcus Dixon previously coached the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive line for two seasons and has NFL experience with the Rams and Broncos.