As had been expected for several days, the Cowboys named Matt Eberflus as their new defensive coordinator, moving on from Mike Zimmer after one season. Eberflus coached the Cowboys linebackers for seven seasons, spending the last two with the added title of pass game coordinator.
The Cowboys have hired Matt Eberflus as their defensive coordinator, per a source. Officially in the fold.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) January 28, 2025
Eberflus originally came to Dallas to follow Rob Ryan, under whom he had coached in Cleveland, but was retained when Monte Kiffin and Rod Marinelli took over the defense from Ryan.