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Dallas Cowboys Fire Matt Eberflus

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jan 06, 2026

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Market Impact

This event is primarily relevant to the sports industry and does not have a direct impact on broader financial markets. The firing of Matt Eberflus by the Dallas Cowboys reflects internal team management decisions rather than significant market-moving news.

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Event Summary

The Dallas Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after just one season due to the team's historically poor defensive performance. Under Matt Eberflus, the Dallas Cowboys allowed the most points and intercepted the fewest passes in franchise history, finishing last in the NFL in scoring and passing defense. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones stated that a change was needed after reviewing the season's defensive results. This marks the second consecutive season Matt Eberflus has been fired, having been let go midseason in 2024 as head coach of the United States — Chicago. The Dallas Cowboys' defensive struggles were exacerbated by the trade of star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers before the season, although they later acquired Quinnen Williams from the United States — New York. The team will now seek its fourth defensive coordinator in four years.

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Matt Eberflus
Matt Eberflus was fired as the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys after one season due to the team's poor defensive performance. This is his second consecutive firing.
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Jerry Jones
Jerry Jones, owner and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys, acknowledged the need for change after the team's defensive struggles and made the decision to fire Matt Eberflus.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Micah Parsons
The Dallas Cowboys traded star pass rusher Micah Parsons before the season, which was cited as a factor contributing to the defense's struggles under Matt Eberflus.
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Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott had one of his best seasons, leading the league's No. 2 offense, but his performance was wasted by the Dallas Cowboys' poor defensive showing.
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Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers acquired two first-round picks from the Dallas Cowboys in the trade for Micah Parsons.
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Quinnen Williams
Quinnen Williams was acquired by the Dallas Cowboys from the United States — New York, a move that sparked a three-game winning streak.
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United States — New York
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United States — Chicago
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