The first big hire of head coach Brian Schottenheimer's staff is here. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Dallas Cowboys are closing in on a deal with former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to become their new defensive coordinator,

FRISCO – One day after the Dallas Cowboys introduced Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, he picked Matt Eberflus to be the team's defensive coordinator. Last season, Eberflus was the head coach of the Chicago Bears before he was fired after 12 games. His overall record with the Bears was 14-32.

Schottenheimer, whose contract expired along with Mike McCarthy’s, will now replace his former boss. Former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten could