The Cowboys’ offseason hit a turning point as the latest coaching hires all but shut the door on Dallas’ top defensive coordinator target. With the Atlanta Falcons expected to retain Jeff Ulbrich under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, the Dallas Cowboys appear forced to pivot in a shrinking DC market—despite strong internal interest in Ulbrich. We break down why Dallas never got an interview, how this impacts the rest of the coordinator search, and why salary cap maneuvering will ultimately define the offseason, as Jerry Jones looks to “bust the budget” and reshape a defense that held the team back in 2025.

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The Cowboys’ offseason is heating up fast. In this episode, we break down Dallas’ growing search to replace Matt Eberflus, why the defensive coordinator interviews keep expanding, and what it says about fixing a historically bad defense for the Dallas Cowboys. We also touch on offensive stability under Brian Schottenheimer, the Troy Aikman power-shift rumors, and how a brutal 2026 outlook is already taking shape.

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Happy New Year and welcome back to The Big D Breakdown as we break down a pivotal 2026 offseason for the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones is hinting at dramatic changes, from cap decisions and injured stars to a new defensive coordinator after Matt Eberflus’ firing. Will Dallas finally be aggressive in free agency and trades, or is it more offseason talk? Drop your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more Cowboys coverage.

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