Overview
- CBS Sports and other reports indicate Dallas is expected to hire former Cardinals cornerbacks coach Ryan Smith to lead the secondary under Christian Parker.
- Former Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr met with Cowboys coaches and is described as in line for an elevated linebackers coach role, though he has drawn interest elsewhere and interviewed for the Chargers’ DC job.
- Executive vice president Stephen Jones said the goal is to complete the remaining defensive coaching hires by the weekend.
- The staff build follows Dallas finishing last in pass defense and points allowed in 2025, which led to Matt Eberflus being dismissed after one season.
- Parker, 34, was hired without prior coordinator experience and is constructing his first staff with an eye toward informing free agency and draft needs on the back end and at linebacker.