The Dallas Cowboys fired Matt Eberflus after a terrible 2025 NFL season in which their defense was one of the worst in the league. Eberflus last coached the Chicago Bears in 2024 before joining Brian Schottenheimer's staff in Dallas.

It wasn't the best of years for the Cowboys, but Tyler Booker has revealed what Schotty's message was as the offseason begins.

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer in a staff meeting last Tuesday telling his assistants that Matt Eberflus was fired, via HBO’s Hard Knocks: “I just met with Flus early this morning. Incredible human being. I love the man, but at the end of the day, the football wasn’t right.…

The episode was largely about the Eagles’ playoff prep, but did show Brian Schottenheimer informing his staff that Eberflus had been let go.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer had plenty of praise for a potential defensive coordinator candidate.

Brian Schottenheimer's first season as Cowboys head coach saw triumphs and trials, with an exceptional offense overshadowed by defensive shortcomings.

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,