Cowboys Expected to Hire Eagles' Christian Parker as Defensive Chief
Christian Parker, 34, joins Dallas after helping Philadelphia lead the NFL in pass defense in 2024, as Cowboys seek to improve their last-ranked defense.
- On Jan. 22, 2026, the Dallas Cowboys are finalizing a deal to hire Christian Parker, Philadelphia Eagles passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach, after his in-person interview Wednesday, Jan. 21.
- After the Cowboys finished 30th in yards allowed and last in points in 2025, the team fired Matt Eberflus days after a 7-9-1 season, prompting an extensive search for a new defensive leader.
- Parker, 34, has spent the past two seasons as Philadelphia Eagles passing game coordinator and secondary coach under Vic Fangio, developing Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Pro Bowl defenders Pat Surtain II and Justin Simmons.
- The Cowboys' search concluded Thursday with Christian Parker poised to become defensive coordinator; this marks the first Dallas DC since Monte Kiffin in 2013 without prior head coaching experience, facing immediate expectations.
- The hire deepens the NFC East rivalry by plucking a coach from the Philadelphia Eagles for Brian Schottenheimer, Cowboys head coach's staff, drawing praise as Dallas enters the offseason with two first-round picks in the 2026 draft.
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Eagles cornerbacks coach leaving for Cowboys’ D-coordinator job
PHILADELPHIA — Cooper DeJean was disappointed Thursday over the departure of Christian Parker, the Eagles cornerbacks coach, who is reportedly heading to Dallas to become the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator. “Mannnn. They got a great one. Wouldn’t be the player I am without Coach CP,” the Birds’ nickel corner posted on X, with a sad emoji and a respect emoji. Parker, 34, well-regarded around the league, replaces Matt Eberflus, who was fired after…
Cowboys poach Eagles assistant Christian Parker as their next defensive coordinator
The Cowboys went in-division to fill their defensive coordinator opening. Dallas has agreed to a deal hire Eagles passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Christian Parker for the DC vacancy, according to ESPN.
Dallas Cowboys hire new defensive coordinator from Eagles
DALLAS, Texas (KETK)-- The Dallas Cowboys officially hired a new defensive coordinator on Thursday after the team relieved Matt Eberflus of his duties at the start of the month. According to ESPN, Christian Parker will be taking over the Cowboys' defense after spending the past two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles as the defensive backs [...]
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