Coverage dated October 12, 2026

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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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Cowboys add Mike Pettine to staff after rough start for new defensive coach Parker (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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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

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Cowboys Hire Pettine to Bolster Struggling Defense (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    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.

  3. FOX 4 Dallas

    Dallas Cowboys hire longtime coach Mike Pettine amid early season defensive woes (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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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…

  4. Fox News

    Cowboys hire longtime NFL coach out of retirement to address team's brutal defensive start (opens Fox News)

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    Mike Pettine came out of retirement to join the Dallas Cowboys' defensive staff after their upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday.

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