Cowboys Hiring Mike Pettine To Defensive Staff

The Dallas Cowboys are hiring veteran NFL coach Mike Pettine to join their defensive staff under defensive coordinator Christian Parker, according to ESPN's Todd Archer. While Pettine's exact title and role remain unclear, Parker reportedly attempted to convince him not to retire earlier this offseason before successfully adding him to the Dallas coaching staff.

Pettine previously hired Parker in 2019 while serving as the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. Over his lengthy NFL career, the 60-year-old coach has served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns and held defensive coaching roles with the Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, and Minnesota Vikings.