Cowboys hire Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant for 2026 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have hired veteran coach Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant to support first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker. The move comes during a challenging season for the Cowboys, who seek to improve their defensive performance. Pettine brings extensive NFL experience, having held various coaching positions across the league. The Cowboys are expected to integrate Pettine's expertise into their defense as they navigate the remainder of the 2026 season.
- •Dallas Cowboys hire Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant
- •Pettine will assist first-year DC Christian Parker
- •Cowboys aim to improve struggling defense this season
- •Pettine has extensive NFL coaching experience
- 10:35 PMESPN NFL — Cowboys bring in veteran coach Pettine to assist 1st-year DC Parker
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys add longtime coach Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant after early struggles
"The struggling Dallas Cowboys are bringing in longtime NFL coach Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant to work with first-year DC Christian Parker.
"Mike Pettine gave Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker his first job in the league back in 2019.
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External links- ESPN NFLOct 12, 2026, 10:35 PMCowboys bring in veteran coach Pettine to assist 1st-year DC Parker
The struggling Dallas Cowboys are bringing in longtime NFL coach Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant to work with first-year DC Christian Parker.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 10:10 PMCowboys 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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