Brian Schottenheimer Gets Major Update on Cowboys Staff After Triple Firing Decision

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After a bad defensive season, Brian Schottenheimer finally has clarity on that front. The Dallas Cowboys handed Christian Parker the keys as defensive coordinator, and more importantly, they are giving him real control. Now, Parker is free to build his own defensive staff, and early names are already surfacing.

According to ESPN NFL Nation reporter Todd Archer, the Cowboys are casting a broad net.

“Cowboys in the midst of interviews for their defensive staff with a number of candidates at all three levels. Per sources, two are former NY Giants DC Shane Bowen and Steelers OLB coach Denzel Martin,” Archer reported.


Jordan Schultz of the Schultz Report also reported that the Cowboys interviewed Steelers outside linebackers coach Denzel Martin for the same role.

Martin has been part of the Steel Curtain culture since 2016, climbing his way up in the Steel City. Because of that, his name carries weight in league circles and inside Cowboys headquarters.

On the other hand, Shane Bowen’s availability comes from chaos up north. As per Brown, the Giants fired him after a 34-27 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field back in November. Bowen’s exit came just two weeks after Big Blue fired head coach Brian Daboll. Altogether, it shows how quickly things collapsed for the Cowboys’ NFC East rivals, making Bowen a sudden option on the market.

Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys are not stopping there. ESPN’s Todd Archer recently reported the Cowboys also interviewed Eagles assistant linebackers coach Ronell Williams, who coached Dallas’ nickel cornerbacks in 2023. In addition, the team is also interviewing Vikings defensive line coach Marcus Dixon, who previously worked with Parker in Denver.

However, this rebuild is not just about hiring. The Cowboys are also cutting ties with coaches from the previous regime.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned.

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