By Solomon 
Micah Parsons is no stranger to change, and he’s facing another adjustment this offseason as the Cowboys bring in their third defensive coordinator in three years. With Dan Quinn out, Matt Eberflus is stepping in to run the defense in 2025. Parsons knows it won’t be a walk in the park but is ready to roll with it.
“It’s just about learning a new system and figuring out how the coach wants me to play,” Parsons said via the team’s website. “Obviously, having a third defensive coordinator in three years isn’t ideal, but that’s part of being a pro—you’ve got to adapt.”
Eberflus has a track record of building disciplined, turnover-heavy defenses. Back when he coached the Colts, his units were always near the top in takeaways. He’s also no stranger to Dallas—he was the Cowboys’ linebackers coach from 2011-2018, so he already knows the team’s culture. His defensive style is all about discipline, fundamentals, and high energy—an approach that could work well for a relentless player like Parsons.
Unlike Quinn’s aggressive, high-pressure defense, Eberflus prioritizes solid technique and effort. It’s a shift, but it might be exactly what Parsons needs to take his game to the next level.
Even with all these coaching changes, Parsons has remained dominant. He’s never had fewer than 12 sacks in a season—even last year, when he missed four games with a high ankle sprain. No matter the scheme, he keeps producing at an elite level.
The Cowboys are counting on Eberflus to fix a defense that struggled last season, and Parsons will be at the center of it all once again. But if his track record is any indication, he’ll keep thriving—no matter who’s calling the plays.