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Cowboys' Mike Pettine discusses new defensive role for gamedays

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 1:24 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Cowboys' Mike Pettine discusses new defensive role for gamedays

Summary

Dallas Cowboys senior defensive assistant Mike Pettine outlines his role on gamedays starting in the 2026 NFL season. Pettine was brought on to address the Cowboys' defensive struggles, as the team has won only two of their first five games and allowed 136 points. He will work closely with defensive coaches Christian Parker and Brian Schottenheimer, serving as an additional set of eyes from the booth. Pettine emphasized his goal is to support the coaching staff by drawing on his prior experience to improve the defense before their next game against the Green Bay Packers on October 18.

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By the Numbers

•Mike Pettine joins Cowboys as senior defensive assistant.
•Dallas has a 2-3 record in the current season.
•Team has allowed 136 points over five games.
•Pettine aims to support defensive coaches on gamedays.
•Next game is against the Green Bay Packers on October 18.

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What they're saying

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The Dallas Cowboys are looking for solutions as they turn to Mike Pettine to assist them on the defensive side of the ball for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season. Dallas has only managed to win two of its first five games of the season. The defense isn’t faring well this season. They conceded 136 total points so far this campaign, an average of […] The post Cowboys’ Mike Pettine reveals true role on coaching staff for gamedays appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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