The Dallas Cowboys have been searching for a new defensive coordinator after Mike Zimmer decided to retire, and they are reportedly planning to bring back a familiar face.
Former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is likely to retire from coaching in the NFL, according to veteran reporter Ed Werder. Zimmer spent last season as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator under Mike McCarthy but is not returning to Dallas on new head coach Brian Schottenheimer's staff.
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer will likely retire from coaching in the NFL, he told ESPN.com's Ed Werder. Zimmer was not expected to remain on new head coach Brian Schottenheimer's coaching staff with Matt Eberflus taking the defensive coordinator position.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Cowboys are finalizing a deal with former Bears HC Matt Eberflus to become their DC. Eberflus was the favorite to land the job under new HC Brian Schottenheimer after former DC Mike Zimmer retired.
Matt Eberflus has a new job. The Cowboys hired the ex-Bears head coach to be their defensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Eberflus spent parts of three seasons in Chicago,
Mike Zimmer tells me that he will not be returning to the #Cowboys as a member of Brian Schottenheimer’s coaching staff and will likely retire from coaching in the NFL. Zimmer served as defensive coordinator last season. Cowboys likely to hire Matt Eberflus as DC, per sources. pic.twitter.com/MhKp1Lpfkv
Former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is closing in on a deal to become the defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys, NFL Network reported Tuesday.
The Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones have brought in their next chess piece by hiring Matt Eberflus as their defensive coordinator on Jan. 28. Eberflus was fired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears mid-campaign in Nov.
The Dallas Cowboys are bringing Matt Eberflus in for an interview for their defensive coordinator position on Monday, and if all goes according to plan, he’s expected to secure the gig, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.