The Dallas Cowboys are promoting Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, making his first defensive hire -- potentially defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus -- all the more important.

When the Cowboys elected to part ways with former head coach Mike McCarthy earlier this month, the writing was on

The Cowboys appear to have their eyes on Matt Eberflus. Per a Friday night report from ESPN, the former Bears head coach is a “prime candidate” for the team’s defensive coordinator job. The news comes after the Cowboys promoted Brian Schottenheimer,

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Cowboys are promoting offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach. Shortly after the announcement, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler followed up with a report, claiming that former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus will be a candidate for the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator opening.

Stability can be gained by adding experience. Similar to 2015, the Bears’ search feels purposeful after the team failed with Eberflus, who lacked previous head coaching experience. In 2022, the Bears chose Eberflus over Dan Quinn and Jim Caldwell, their two other finalists, both of whom had been head coaches.

DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys have hired former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to be their new defensive coordinator, WFAA Cowboys insider Ed Werder confirmed Friday. The announcement comes less than an hour after news broke that the Cowboys would be hiring Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach.

Brian Schottenheimer is reportedly expected to bring a former head coach onto his Dallas Cowboys staff. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported former

The Cowboys let former head coach Mike McCarthy go due to contract length, according to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler.

The Bears will interview Mike McCarthy now that he's out of Dallas and some view the veteran coach as the perfect hire for Chicago.

The Chicago Bears believe they have their star quarterback, and now they are searching for the right head coach. Matt Eberflus was fired after a 4-8 start to the season, but things didn't really get much better for Chicago,

The Chicago Bears are expected to interview former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy this week, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Todd Archer. The New Orleans Saints are also expected to be interested in McCarthy,