The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys have a long history of doing business with one another. The most recent being the massive Micah Parsons trade just days before the 2025 season.
H0wever, now there is a coach involved.
Dallas Cowboys Hire Derrick Ansley as Defensive Pass Game Coordinator – Packers Poach Report Confirmed
The Dallas Cowboys are bolstering their revamped defensive staff under new coordinator Christian Parker by hiring Derrick Ansley from the Green Bay Packers as their defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach.
This move, first reported by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, has now been confirmed across multiple sources including DallasCowboys.com, ESPN, and NFL insiders. Ansley officially signed with the Cowboys on Saturday, joining fellow recent addition Ryan Smith (secondary coach from the Arizona Cardinals) to round out Parker’s inaugural staff.
The #Cowboys are expected to hire #Packers defensive pass game coordinator Derrick Ansley, sources tell @CBSSports.
Before Green Bay, was defensive coordinator for the Chargers. Has also been a college defensive coordinator at Tennessee and worked for other teams like Alabama… pic.twitter.com/mqpxPgIOUJ
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 31, 2026
Key Details on Derrick Ansley’s Hire
- Role in Dallas: Defensive pass game coordinator / defensive backs coach (DBs coach).
- Previous Position: Pass game coordinator with the Green Bay Packers (2024-2025 seasons).
- Coaching Background:
- Defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers (2023).
- Defensive coordinator at the University of Tennessee (2019-2020).
- Previous NFL stops with the Las Vegas Raiders and Alabama Crimson Tide (college).
- Played college safety at Troy University, where he was teammates with future NFL stars like DeMarcus Ware and Osi Umenyiora.
- Why the Move Fits: Ansley’s experience aligns with the quarters-based defensive system expected under Parker (formerly with the Eagles). His expertise in pass defense and secondary play is seen as a key addition to address Dallas’ defensive struggles from the 2025 season (7-9-1 record, missed playoffs).
Broader Cowboys Defensive Overhaul Context
The Cowboys parted ways with former defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season and hired Christian Parker (ex-Eagles pass game coordinator/secondary coach) as the fourth DC in four years. This has triggered significant staff turnover:
- Departures include several position coaches from the prior regime.
- Recent hires like Ansley and Smith signal a focus on rebuilding the secondary and pass defense for 2026.
- The team continues finalizing Parker’s staff amid the NFL offseason coaching carousel.
Fan and analyst reactions highlight excitement over Ansley’s track record with takeaways and overall defensive improvement in Green Bay, though some note the need for continued reinforcements in run defense and front-seven talent.
This hire is part of Dallas’ aggressive push to improve defensively ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft and free agency. Official team announcements and further details are expected soon. Stay tuned for updates on the Cowboys’ coaching staff and offseason moves.
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