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Cowboys hire former NFL head coach, Packers' DC to help fix struggling defense

The Dallas Cowboys are making a high-profile move to address their defensive struggles, announcing the hiring of Mike Pettine as their new senior defensive assistant. Pettine, a veteran coach with a proven track record, joins the Cowboys after stints as the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the Minnesota Vikings.

His experience includes two seasons as the Cleveland Browns’ head coach and a key role in the New York Jets’ 2009 and 2010 playoff runs, where his defense shut down elite quarterbacks like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. The Cowboys’ defense, currently led by coordinator Christian Parker, has started the season with a 2-3 record, and Pettine’s arrival aims to provide additional support and expertise.

Notably, Pettine previously mentored Parker early in his NFL career when Parker was hired as a defensive assistant under Pettine’s leadership with the Packers. The Cowboys will face the Packers this weekend at Lambeau Field, adding extra context to the hire.

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