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DERRICK ANSLEY JOINS DALLAS COWBOYS STAFF AS DEFENSIVE PASS-GAME COORDINATOR AND DBs COACH<\/strong><\/p>\n Christian Parker<\/em>, the Dallas Cowboys\u2019<\/em> new defensive coordinator, has quickly begun assembling his staff for the 2026 season<\/em>, and one of his key hires is Derrick Ansley<\/em>. The former Green Bay Packers<\/em> defensive pass-game coordinator has agreed to terms with the Cowboys<\/em>, marking the end of his two-year tenure in Green Bay. Ansley\u2019s move to Dallas comes shortly after Bobby Babich<\/em> was brought in to fill the pass-game coordinator role with the Packers.<\/p>\n Ansley, 44, brings a wealth of experience to the Cowboys<\/em>\u2019 defensive staff. Having previously served as a defensive coordinator<\/em> for the Los Angeles Chargers<\/em> in 2023, he is no stranger to high-pressure roles. His time with the Chargers<\/em> was brief, however, as the firing of Brandon Staley<\/em> midway through the season led to a significant shakeup on the coaching staff. Ansley\u2019s coaching career also includes experience as a defensive coordinator<\/em> at the University of Tennessee<\/em> in 2020 and 2021.<\/p>\n Ansley will take on the dual roles<\/em> of defensive pass-game coordinator<\/em> and defensive backs coach<\/em> with the Cowboys<\/em>. His addition to the staff comes at a crucial time for Dallas<\/em>, as the team ranked last in the NFL in pass defense<\/em> during the 2025 season<\/em>. This significant deficiency in their defense was a key factor in the Cowboys\u2019 failure to make the playoffs<\/em> after an otherwise successful offensive campaign.<\/p>\n Ansley\u2019s expertise in secondary play<\/em> and pass defense<\/em> is seen as a major asset for the Cowboys<\/em>, who are aiming to revamp their defensive unit. His ability to improve the Cowboys\u2019 defensive backs<\/em> and passing game strategy<\/em> will be crucial in addressing their most glaring weakness from 2025. He will work alongside Ryan Smith<\/em>, who was hired as the secondary coach<\/em>, further strengthening Dallas\u2019 defensive coaching staff.<\/p>\n Ansley\u2019s impressive coaching history<\/em> includes his time as the defensive coordinator<\/em> at the Chargers<\/em>, where his unit showed promise before the midseason firing. In addition, his tenure at Tennessee<\/em> saw him develop a competitive defense in the SEC<\/em>. Ansley\u2019s ability to lead defensive backs and improve pass defense will be under scrutiny in Dallas, and if he can turn the Cowboys<\/em> defense around, it will likely boost his stock as a future defensive coordinator<\/em> candidate in the NFL.<\/p>\n During each of the last two NFL hiring cycles<\/em>, Ansley interviewed for defensive coordinator positions, showing that he is highly regarded in coaching circles. A successful stint with the Cowboys<\/em> could further elevate his career and put him in line for future opportunities.<\/p>\n The Cowboys<\/em> have not stopped their search for talent to fill out Parker\u2019s<\/em> staff, with interviews continuing for several other key positions. Notably, Denzel Martin<\/em>, the Steelers’ outside linebackers coach<\/em>, Ronell Williams<\/em>, the Eagles\u2019 assistant linebackers coach<\/em>, and Marcus Dixon<\/em>, the former Vikings defensive line coach<\/em>, all conducted in-person interviews with Dallas on Saturday. Additionally, Eric Henderson<\/em>, the USC D-line coach<\/em> and defensive run game coordinator<\/em>, is scheduled to meet with the team tomorrow.<\/p>\n With Christian Parker<\/em> leading the charge and a growing coaching staff, the Dallas Cowboys<\/em> are focused on making the necessary changes to their defense in order to contend for a 2026 playoff berth<\/em>. The addition of Derrick Ansley<\/em> to oversee the secondary<\/em> and pass defense<\/em> is a step in the right direction for a team that is determined to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season. If Ansley<\/em> can turn around the Cowboys’ defensive issues and improve their pass defense<\/em>, the team could become a much more well-rounded contender moving forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" DERRICK ANSLEY JOINS DALLAS COWBOYS STAFF AS DEFENSIVE PASS-GAME COORDINATOR AND DBs COACH Christian Parker, the Dallas Cowboys\u2019 new defensive coordinator, has quickly begun assembling his staff… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":147522,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-147521","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"\nANSLEY\u2019S ROLE IN DALLAS: FOCUS ON TURNING AROUND PASS DEFENSE<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nANSLEY\u2019S TRACK RECORD AND FUTURE AMBITIONS<\/h3>\n
DALLAS COWBOYS CONTINUE STAFF BUILDING<\/h3>\n
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THE ROAD AHEAD FOR DALLAS<\/h3>\n