The Cowboys ’ defensive coordinator search is on. After the firing of Matt Eberflus, Brian Schottenheimer and Jerry Jones are searching for the next leader of the Dallas defense in 2026. Below is everything we know about the Cowboys’ search,

This was a tough year to try and crack the NFL All-Pro Team as a quarterback for Cowboys star Dak Prescott, who re-established himself as one of the NFL’s best players in 2025 after missing 10 games due to injury in 2024.

The Dallas Cowboys have been dubbed “America’s Team,” and during the 1990s, they helped lead the charge the NFL made in its popularity. The Cowboys won three Super Bowls in the decade as quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith and wide receiver Michael Irvin became household names.

Chicago's defensive backs coach Al Harris is a Cowboys disciple who is now a major name in Jerry Jones' coordinator search. He was swiped of a promotion last year which sent him to the Windy City, but this offseason would spark a reunion if both sides come to an agreement after the postseason.

Focused on fixing their porous defense, the Dallas Cowboys were active at the 2025 NFL trade deadline. They were able to swing a deal to bring in linebacker Logan Wilson in a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets.

With Dallas looking for a defensive coordinator, coach Brian Schottenheimer had some nice things to say about a Denver Broncos assistant.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer will not get a chance to interview Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, at least not right now

The Dallas Cowboys' opening at defensive coordinator might not be as enticing as Jerry Jones and the front office believe it to be.