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Cowboys sign 2 new coaches to defensive staff, interview 3 more
The Cowboys continue their meticulous search for defensive assistants to work under new DC Christian Parker.
New Dallas Cowboys assistant Derrick Ansley has some interesting connections to the franchise, thanks to legendary pass rusher DeMarcus Ware.
A former Tennessee Vols assistant coach who once threw former UT head coach Jeremy Pruitt under the bus reportedly has a new job in the NFL. According to a report from CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, the Dallas Cowboys are hiring former Vols defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley as their new defensive pass game coordinator.
Two bits of Packers-related news: pass game coordinator Derrick Ansley is headed to the Cowboys, while the Bills hired Jim Leonhard.
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Cowboys to interview former Packers pass game coordinator, ex-teammate of DeMarcus Ware
Derrick Ansley's football resume has seen him as DC at both the NFL and SEC levels, but he also played alongside DeMarcus Ware and Osi Umenyiora.
The Dallas Cowboys have two assistants meeting with them in person as they look to fill out Christian Parker's staff.
The Dallas Cowboys are in the midst of a major coaching overhaul after a forgettable 2025 season. They finished the campaign with a 7-9-1 record and missed the NFL playoffs for a second straight year.