To take that next step, the Cowboys might require a true organizational shakeup, but Jones is prioritizing familiarity over success instead.

Dallas has also hired Nick Sorenson to serve as special teams coordinator under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

One day after the Cowboys held a press conference to unveil Schottenheimer as the 10th head coach in franchise history, the club hired Matt Eberflus to be the team’s defensive coordinator and Nick Sorensen to oversee special teams.

The Dallas Cowboys hired former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator, the team announced Tuesday. Eberflus will return to Dallas, where he spent seven seasons as an assistant

The Cowboys are hiring former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator for his second stint on the Dallas staff.

The Dallas Cowboys announced Tuesday that former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is the team’s new defensive coordinator.

One day after the Dallas Cowboys introduced Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, he picked Matt Eberflus to be the team's defensive coordinator. Last season, Eberflus was the head coach of the Chicago Bears before he was fired after 12 games.

Matt Eberflus' time out of the NFL isn't expected to last long, as the former Bears coach is reportedly set to join Brian Schottenheimer's staff in Dallas.

Brian Schottenheimer has made a high-profile addition to his Cowboys staff, bringing in ex-Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to be the team's new DC.

The Cowboys have hired former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to be their new defensive coordinator. Duane Burleson/AP Share Matt Eberflus is entering “Jerry World.” The former Bears head coach is the Cowboys’ pick to be their next defensive coordinator,

Matt Eberflus' time out of the NFL isn't expected to last long, as the former Bears coach is set to join Brian Schottenheimer's staff in Dallas.