Cowboys Bolster Defense With Veteran Coach for Parker's Support
WHO:
dallascowboys.com - Mike Pettine is 60 years old and has returned to coaching after retiring last season.
dallascowboys.com - Mike Pettine has been hired as senior defensive assistant for the Dallas Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Brian Schottenheimer is the offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Christian Parker is the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys.
WHAT:
dallascowboys.com - Mike Pettine has been added as senior defensive assistant after the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were previously winless.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "Had a chance to work with Pettine for a number of years, along with the Jets, and he's gonna be here in a role to support everything that [Christian Parker] is leading and guiding, and we are really, really excited."
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that Pettine "just got back from Italy" before joining the Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "I think Pet's experience, not only in football, but as experience in this system, of what we do, is understanding of the 3-4 family."
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer noted that they had "two names" in mind for the position but did not disclose the other candidates.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated that he and Parker discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Mike Pettine has been added as senior defensive assistant after the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were previously winless.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "He should be in first thing tomorrow," regarding Pettine's expected arrival in the office.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that Pettine "just got back from Italy" before joining the Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine most recently worked with the Minnesota Vikings to help Brian Flores form a formidable defense.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "Had a chance to work with Pettine for a number of years, along with the Jets, and he's gonna be here in a role to support everything that [Christian Parker] is leading and guiding, and we are really, really excited."
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer noted that they had "two names" in mind for the position but did not disclose the other candidates.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine's experience includes serving as a defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Green Bay Packers, as well as head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys' defense is allowing nearly 400 yards a game under Christian Parker.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "We actually had two names, but I'm not gonna tell you anything about [who else] we talked to in the beginning."
dallascowboys.com - Pettine's experience includes serving as head coach of the Cleveland Browns and he opted to retire this past season from football before returning to the Cowboys.
IJR - The Dallas Cowboys 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.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "Had a chance to work with Pettine for a number of years, along with the Jets, and he's gonna be here in a role to support everything that [Christian Parker] is leading and guiding, and we are really, really excited."
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that Pettine's experience includes understanding of the 3-4 family defense and familiarity with players like Kenny Clark and Rashawn Gary.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine is expected to be in the office the day after his hiring.
dallascowboys.com - Mike Pettine stated, "He's excited about it," regarding his return to coaching with the Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that Pettine "just got back from Italy" before joining the Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine most recently worked with the Minnesota Vikings to help Brian Flores form a formidable defense.
dallascowboys.com - The Dallas Cowboys hired Mike Pettine to support Christian Parker and improve the team's defense.
Heavy NFL - The Cowboys made a major move by hiring Pettine to assist with the struggling defense.
dallascowboys.com - Mike Pettine has been added as senior defensive assistant after the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were previously winless.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "He should be in first thing tomorrow," regarding Pettine's expected arrival in the office.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that Pettine "just got back from Italy" before joining the Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine most recently worked with the Minnesota Vikings to help Brian Flores form a formidable defense.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "Had a chance to work with Pettine for a number of years, along with the Jets, and he's gonna be here in a role to support everything that [Christian Parker] is leading and guiding, and we are really, really excited."
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer noted that they had "two names" in mind for the position but did not disclose the other candidates.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine's experience includes serving as a defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Green Bay Packers, as well as head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys' defense is allowing nearly 400 yards a game under Christian Parker.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "We actually had two names, but I'm not gonna tell you anything about [who else] we talked to in the beginning."
dallascowboys.com - Pettine's experience includes serving as head coach of the Cleveland Browns and he opted to retire this past season from football before returning to the Cowboys.
IJR - The Dallas Cowboys 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.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "Had a chance to work with Pettine for a number of years, along with the Jets, and he's gonna be here in a role to support everything that [Christian Parker] is leading and guiding, and we are really, really excited."
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that Pettine's experience includes understanding of the 3-4 family defense and familiarity with players like Kenny Clark and Rashawn Gary.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine is expected to be in the office the day after his hiring.
dallascowboys.com - Mike Pettine stated, "He's excited about it," regarding his return to coaching with the Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that Pettine "just got back from Italy" before joining the Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine most recently worked with the Minnesota Vikings to help Brian Flores form a formidable defense.
dallascowboys.com - The Dallas Cowboys hired Mike Pettine to support Christian Parker and improve the team's defense.
Heavy NFL - The Cowboys made a major move by hiring Pettine to assist with the struggling defense.
dallascowboys.com - Mike Pettine has been added as senior defensive assistant after the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were previously winless.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "He should be in first thing tomorrow," regarding Pettine's expected arrival in the office.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that Pettine "just got back from Italy" before joining the Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine most recently worked with the Minnesota Vikings to help Brian Flores form a formidable defense.
dallascowboys.com - Mike Pettine has been added as senior defensive assistant after the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were previously winless.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "Had a chance to work with Pettine for a number of years, along with the Jets, and he's gonna be here in a role to support everything that [Christian Parker] is leading and guiding, and we are really, really excited."
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that Pettine's experience includes understanding of the 3-4 family defense and familiarity with players like Kenny Clark and Rashawn Gary.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated that he and Parker discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer noted that they had "two names" in mind for the position but did not disclose the other candidates.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine's experience includes serving as a defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Green Bay Packers, as well as head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
dallascowboys.com - Mike Pettine has been added as senior defensive assistant after the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were previously winless.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys' defense is allowing nearly 400 yards a game under Christian Parker.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "We actually had two names, but I'm not gonna tell you anything about [who else] we talked to in the beginning."
dallascowboys.com - Pettine's experience includes serving as head coach of the Cleveland Browns and he opted to retire this past season from football before returning to the Cowboys.
IJR - The Dallas Cowboys 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.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated, "Had a chance to work with Pettine for a number of years, along with the Jets, and he's gonna be here in a role to support everything that [Christian Parker] is leading and guiding, and we are really, really excited."
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that Pettine's experience includes understanding of the 3-4 family defense and familiarity with players like Kenny Clark and Rashawn Gary.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine is expected to be in the office the day after his hiring.
dallascowboys.com - Mike Pettine stated, "He's excited about it," regarding his return to coaching with the Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that Pettine "just got back from Italy" before joining the Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine most recently worked with the Minnesota Vikings to help Brian Flores form a formidable defense.
dallascowboys.com - The Dallas Cowboys hired Mike Pettine to support Christian Parker and improve the team's defense.
Heavy NFL - The Cowboys made a major move by hiring Pettine to assist with the struggling defense.
WHERE:
dallascowboys.com - The hiring took place in Frisco, Texas, where the Dallas Cowboys are based.
dallascowboys.com - The hiring took place in Frisco, Texas, where the Dallas Cowboys are based.
dallascowboys.com - The hiring took place in Frisco, Texas, where the Dallas Cowboys are based.
dallascowboys.com - The hiring took place in Frisco, Texas, where the Dallas Cowboys are based.
WHY:
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the need for experienced support for Parker in his first year as a defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the need for experienced support for Parker in his first year as a defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were previously winless.
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the need for experienced support for Parker in his first year as a defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the need for experienced support for Parker in his first year as a defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were previously winless.
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the need for experienced support for Parker in his first year as a defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the need for experienced support for Parker in his first year as a defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were previously winless.
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the need for experienced support for Parker in his first year as a defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the need for experienced support for Parker in his first year as a defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were previously winless.
dallascowboys.com - The decision to hire Pettine was influenced by the Cowboys' loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the need for experienced support for Parker in his first year as a defensive coordinator.
HOW:
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that they discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that they discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer noted that they had "two names" in mind for the position but did not disclose the other candidates.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated that he and Parker discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated that he and Parker discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine's experience includes serving as a defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Green Bay Packers, as well as head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that they discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that they discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer noted that they had "two names" in mind for the position but did not disclose the other candidates.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated that he and Parker discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated that he and Parker discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine's experience includes serving as a defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Green Bay Packers, as well as head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that they discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that they discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer noted that they had "two names" in mind for the position but did not disclose the other candidates.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated that he and Parker discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated that he and Parker discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine's experience includes serving as a defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Green Bay Packers, as well as head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that they discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer mentioned that they discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer noted that they had "two names" in mind for the position but did not disclose the other candidates.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated that he and Parker discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind before Parker was hired as defensive coordinator.
dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer stated that he and Parker discussed the need for a veteran defensive mind to assist in the coaching staff.
dallascowboys.com - Pettine's experience includes serving as a defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Green Bay Packers, as well as head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
The Dallas Cowboys have added Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant following their surprising loss to the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Offensive coordinator Schottenheimer expressed excitement about Pettine's experience, noting that he will support defensive coordinator Christian Parker, who had discussed the need for a veteran presence on the coaching staff. Schottenheimer also mentioned that Pettine had just returned from Italy before joining the team and that they had considered two candidates for the position, though he did not reveal the other name.