FRISCO, Texas -- As the Dallas Cowboys continue to piece together a coaching staff, their biggest challenge will be replacing a coach who has not technically even left yet.
Matt Eberflus, the Cowboys’ linebackers coach since 2011 and who had passing game coordinator added to his title in 2017, is expected to follow Josh McDaniels as his defensive coordinator wherever the New England Patriots offensive coordinator lands as a head coach, most likely with the Indianapolis Colts.
Eberflus’ contract expired after the season. The Cowboys wanted to keep him, but his desire to become a coordinator and his respect for Rod Marinelli was too much for the Cowboys to overcome.