Mike Tomlin comments on Cowboys' players-only meeting after Week 5 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Mike Tomlin addressed the recent players-only meeting held by the Dallas Cowboys' defense following their Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He described such meetings as indicative of deep issues within a team. The Cowboys hired Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant amid concerns surrounding their defensive coordinator, Christian Parker. Although the Cowboys' offense is performing well, the defense's struggles have raised questions about the team's direction this season.
- •Tomlin stated teams holding players-only meetings indicate serious problems.
- •Cowboys defense met to address issues after losing to Buccaneers.
- •Mike Pettine joins as a senior defensive assistant amid concerns.
- •Cowboys offense ranks 7th in points per game this season.
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — If Mike Tomlin's 'New Heights' comments are true, the Cowboys are on the brink of disaster
"Mike Tomlin pulled no punches on Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast, calling out the Cowboys' public "players-only meeting" drama.
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