Dallas Cowboys hire longtime coach Mike Pettine amid early season defensive woes
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The Cowboys are turning to outside help to try and fix their leaky defense, hiring a longtime NFL defensive mind as a senior assistant. Cowboys make defensive coaching hire During his Monday press conference, Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced the team was hiring Mike Pettine a…
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Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings outside linebackers coach Mike Pettine against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Dallas hired Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant on Oct. 12, 2026, after a 2-3 start and a defense allowing nearly 400 yards a game under Christian Parker.
The Cowboys are turning to outside help to try and fix their leaky defense, hiring a longtime NFL defensive mind as a senior assistant. Cowboys make defensive coaching hire During his Monday press conference, Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced the team was hiring Mike Pettine a…