FRISCO, Texas -- Matt Eberflus was 40 when he joined the Dallas Cowboys as a linebackers coach in 2011. He had two years of experience as an NFL assistant coach with the Cleveland Browns and stayed with Dallas until 2018.
Now 54, Eberflus returns as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator with more experience -- four years as the Indianapolis Colts' DC and three as the Chicago Bears' head coach.
Meeting with reporters Tuesday, Eberflus did not speak about his dismissal from Chicago after posting a 14-32 record or the Hail Mary loss to the Washington Commanders or the curious clock management in losses to the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers.