Cowboys Make Mysterious Move: Why Are They Eyeing Packers’ DeMarcus Covington?

When it comes to shaking up the defensive sidelines in the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys just made a move that’s got everyone talking. They’ve put in a request to chat with DeMarcus Covington, the Packers’ defensive line coach and run game coordinator, eyeing him for their defensive coordinator gig. Now, Covington’s no rookie in the coaching world—at 36, he’s been busy molding defenses, including a recent stint leading the Patriots’ defense last year. What’s particularly intriguing? He’s coaching a unit now that features one of Dallas’s own star edge rushers, Micah Parsons. That kind of inside knowledge and championship pedigree—thanks to his Super Bowl ring with New England—could be a game-changer for the Cowboys. But that’s just one piece of their extensive search puzzle; they’ve got several names on their radar, ranging from seasoned coordinators to fresh faces in the coaching circuit. This hiring process? It’s shaping up to be a strategic chess match, with the Cowboy’s defensive future hanging in the balance. LEARN MORE

The Cowboys have requested an interview with Packers defensive line coach/run game coordinator DeMarcus Covington for their defensive coordinator position, Josina Anderson reports.

Covington, 36, joined the Packers before the 2025 season, coaching a unit that includes former Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons. Covington was the Patriots’ defensive coordinator in 2024.

He spent eight seasons in New England, serving as a coaching assistant (2017-18), outside linebackers coach (2019) and defensive line coach (2020-23) before his promotion under Jerod Mayo. The Patriots fired Mayo after one season.

Covington won a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots.

The Cowboys also have requested or have interviewed Eagles pass game coordinator Christian Parker, Giants interim defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen, former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon, Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr, Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda, Vikings defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones, Broncos defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard and their own defensive line coach, Aaron Whitecotton.