Mike Pettine’s winter departure from the Vikings’ staff was classified as retirement. But the veteran staffer later said he was not sure if he would return to coaching. Months later, we have more clarity. Pettine is joining the Cowboys’ staff…
Mike Pettine is coming out of retirement to join the Dallas Cowboys as a senior defensive assistant. The move reunites the 60-year-old coach with head coach Brian Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Pettine previously coached alongside Schottenheimer with the New York Jets and worked with Parker during his tenure as defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers.
Pettine joins a Dallas defense that has struggled through five games, ranking near the bottom of the league in points and yards allowed. Schottenheimer noted that Pettine will serve as a front-seven expert to support Parker's secondary-focused background and help boost the team's pass rush.
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