Ever since Jerry Jones fired Matt Eberflus, the writing has been on the wall inside AT&T Stadium. Now, with Christian Parker stepping in as the new defensive coordinator, the Dallas Cowboys are clearly turning the page again.

According to Dallas Morning News insider Calvin Watkins, three familiar faces are done in Big D.

“As part of the defensive coaching changes with the Cowboys, Andre Curtis, David Overstreet II, and Dave Borgonzi will not return for the 2026 season, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.”

This outcome hardly feels shocking. Nearly every defensive coach from the 2025 season was tied directly to Eberflus. When Brian Schottenheimer brought him in, he gave Eberflus full control to build his staff. Because of that, once Eberflus was out, the rest of his circle was always on borrowed time.

Then the numbers of the Cowboys defense in 2025 also led to the decision. Curtis and Overstreet oversaw a secondary that bled points, allowing the second-most passing touchdowns in the league with 35.

Even so, context matters. The unit was never healthy. Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland both missed extended time, while safeties Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker also spent stretches on the sideline. Because of that, the back end felt patched together week after week.

And the injury bug did not stop in the secondary. The Cowboys’ third-round pick, Shavon Revel opened his career behind schedule while rehabbing an ACL, which left depth thin early. On top of that, the linebacker room took its own hits. Jack Sanborn, signed to anchor the middle, landed on injured reserve in early November with a groin issue. As a result, Kenneth Murray slid inside. Although he led the team in tackles, his overall play swung wildly and added to the defensive inconsistency.

However, the coaching shuffle might not be over yet, as defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton is lined up to interview for the Titans defensive coordinator job. So, let’s see how that develops, but more change is still coming.

Insider Brandon Loree reported, “The #Cowboys are making moves on their defensive coaching staff. They’ll have to find a new pass game coordinator, secondary/cornerbacks coach, and linebackers coach.”

Then insider Jordan Schultz also shared that “The #Cowboys requested and have now interview #Steelers OLBs coach Denzel Martin for the same role on their staff.”

However, Jerry Jones is not just cutting ties or changing coaches; he is also doing everything he can to retain some of them he likes.

Jerry Jones denied a Cowboys coach talking to the NFC East rivals

As per recent reports, the Philadelphia Eagles reached out to speak with Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams; however, Jerry Jones slammed the door shut.

ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler reported that Dallas blocked Adams from interviewing with their division rivals.

“The Eagles requested to interview Cowboys OC Klayton Adams for their offensive coordinator job, but Dallas blocked the request, per league sources,” he wrote on X.

Meanwhile, the move for the Eagles is understandable. They moved on from Kevin Patullo after a season that never found rhythm. The Eagles finished near the bottom of the league in total yards, passing output, and rushing balance. Those issues showed up all year and came crashing down in the wild-card loss to the 49ers, which ended the run earlier than expected.

Still, from Jerry Jones’ point of view, this decision was simple. Adams delivered right away in his first year in Dallas. The Cowboys offense finished second in the league, averaging 391.9 yards per game. They also ranked second in passing with 266.3 yards per game and stayed in the top ten on the ground with 125.6 yards per game (ninth).

So, letting that architect walk, especially to an NFC East rival, was never going to happen. And Adams’ profile only strengthens Jerry’s stance. The 42-year-old joined Dallas after time in Arizona and earned respect for his run-game detail. Because of that, Jones is thinking bigger picture; he is building stability heading into 2026.