Eberflus is reportedly expected to be Dallas HC Brian Schottenheimer's first hire, pending a final in-person interview.
Matt Eberflus is expected to be the next defensive coordinator in Dallas and he'll take a step toward the job on Monday.
Former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus didn't have to wait long before landing another high-profile job in the NFL.
Matt Eberflus will be Dallas' third defensive coordinator in as many years, with Dan Quinn here in 2022 and Mike Zimmer - who tells us he's retiring - here in 2024.
Brian Schottenheimer is reportedly considering bringing a former head coach onto his Dallas Cowboys staff. Per ESPN's Ed Werder, Schottenheimer is "likely"
Matt Eberflus' name quickly emerged as one to watch closely regarding the Cowboys' defensive coordinator vacancy. With Mike Zimmer known to be
Now, it is time for his staff to come together. NFL insider Ed Werder initially reported former Cowboys assistant Matt Eberflus was hired as defensive coordinator. Werder would retract that report later, noting, as Jane Slater did initially, that Eberflus is "held in high regard" for the position, but has not been hired yet.
Former #Bears coach Matt Eberflus is headed to Dallas today for an interview, and as long as all goes well, he's expected to be named the #Cowboys defensive coordinator, per sources. A big hire for new coach Brian Schottenheimer that should be finalized soon. pic.twitter.com/SzPnV07Lkp
Johnson kept it status quo on special teams, retaining Richard Hightower as special teams coordinator. Hightower has been with the Bears for the past three seasons and should bring an important level of continuity to what otherwise looks like a brand-new group of coaches.
The Dallas Cowboys have named Brian Schottenheimer their new head coach. Now, the process of filling the rest of the coaching staff has begun.
Matt Eberflus' time out of the NFL isn't expected to last long, as the former Bears coach is reportedly set to join Brian Schottenheimer's staff in Dallas.