The Dallas Cowboys add longtime NFL coach Mike Pettine to their defensive staff after an early-season defensive slump, following an upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pettine returns from retirement to take on a senior role as the team looks for answers on defense.
Cowboys hire veteran coach Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant
The Dallas Cowboys add longtime NFL coach Mike Pettine to their defensive staff after an early-season defensive slump, following an upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pettine returns from retirem...
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Key Points
- The Cowboys hire veteran coach Mike Pettine to join the defensive staff.
- Pettine comes out of retirement to take the position.
- The move follows the Cowboys’ early defensive struggles.
- The hiring is linked to the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator Christian Parker, who has a coaching background with Pettine.
- At least one report notes Pettine previously helped Parker start in the NFL in 2019.
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FOX
Fox News
Cowboys hire longtime NFL coach out of retirement to address team's brutal defensive start
Mike Pettine came out of retirement to join the Dallas Cowboys' defensive staff after their upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday.
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THE
The Athletic (NYT)
Cowboys add veteran coach Mike Pettine as they search for answers on defense
Brian Schottenheimer calls Pettine a "trusted friend" and a "huge fan" of defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
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YAH
Yahoo Sports
Cowboys add longtime coach Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant after early struggles
Mike Pettine gave Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker his first job in the league back in 2019.
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WIN
Winnipeg Free Press (Canada)
Cowboys add Mike Pettine to staff after rough start for new defensive coordinator Christian Parker
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YAH
Yahoo Sports - NFL
Cowboys hiring NFL veteran with Christian Parker background to defensive staff
The Cowboys officially have a new defensive staffer
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