Cowboys hire longtime NFL coach out of retirement to address team's brutal defensive start

The Dallas Cowboys have hired long-time NFL coach Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant to help address their persistent defensive struggles. This move comes after an upset home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which highlighted the team’s poor defensive performance. Pettine, who came out of retirement for this role, will work alongside defensive coordinator Christian Parker, aiming to improve the team’s standing in yards and points allowed per game.

• The Dallas Cowboys have hired Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant due to ongoing defensive struggles.
• The decision follows an upset home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on “Thursday Night Football”.
• Pettine comes out of retirement to work with defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
• Pettine and Parker have a prior working relationship from their time with the Green Bay Packers.
• The Cowboys’ defense ranks poorly in yards allowed per game, run defense, and points allowed.
• The team’s offense, led by Dak Prescott, has been successful, ranking seventh in points per game.