Jerry Jones may have just signaled a change is coming.
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The Dallas Cowboys’ defense has been a talking point for most of the season. Team owner/GM Jerry Jones went out of his way to make sure that defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus had everything he needed, going as far as to trade for Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson.
That seemed to work like a charm in the first three games after the trade deadline. The Cowboys went back to their old ways after that impressive stretch, and their defensive shortcomings may cost them a trip to the playoffs. That’s why it’s not much of a surprise to hear that Jones might be done with Eberflus already, according to The Athletic’s Jon Machota.
Jerry Jones Sounds Ready to Move on From Matt Eberflus
“Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on 1053 The Fan while talking about DC Matt Eberflus said he believes that coaches should adapt their scheme to the players. Jones doesn’t think their talent is an issue,” Machota wrote on X. “‘I’m satisfied that the players we have fit what we’re trying to do very well.’”
Notably, the controversial mogul didn’t stop there. After watching the struggling J.J. McCarthy dominate them after being the most mocked player in the league this season, he believes that’s a worrisome trend for his defense:
“It seems like we’re always saying that about these QBs — some of them that haven’t played as well, but when they play us, they play better. I think that’s telling,” Jones said, per Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News.
Truth be told, it’s easy to understand where Jones is coming from. The Cowboys’ defense ranks 29th in total yards (391.1), 32nd in passing yards (254.8), 18th in rushing yards (120.1), and 31st in points (30.0). They also rank 30th in third-down conversion rate allowed at a whopping 46.5%.
Adding Williams to the mix worked wonders for their run defense, but there’s only so much a single player can do. Eberflus has a proven track record of success as a defensive mind, but he has failed to make the necessary adjustments. Now, Jones doesn’t trust him, and there’s no coming back from that.
The Cowboys have had three defensive coordinators in the past three years. While having some continuity would be ideal, and Brian Schottenheimer has certainly earned the benefit of the doubt, it’s become painfully evident that Matt Eberflus might not be the right guy to keep the reins of this defense.
Jones, clearly, is beginning to think the same thing.
Browns Announce Signing That Will Make Shedeur Sanders Very Happy
The Cleveland Browns are laboring through another miserable campaign in 2025, with their latest result seeing them suffer an ugly 31-3 defeat at the hands of the Chicago Bears. With a 3-11 record, the Browns are simply looking to get through their remaining three games of the regular season while keeping their players in one piece.
Perhaps the guy who has taken the biggest beating as of late is rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. With a subpar offensive line in front of him, Sanders has found himself running for his life frequently since taking over for Dillon Gabriel under center, and while the season is all but over, the front office recently signed veteran offensive lineman Wesley French to their practice squad in an effort to better protect their newest starting quarterback.
Browns Sign Offensive Lineman Wesley French to Practice Squad
It goes without saying that Cleveland has quite a few problems it will have to solve over the upcoming offseason. No matter who has played at quarterback for the team this season, though, it has struggled to protect them. During Sanders’ limited time under center, he’s already gotten sacked 13 times, which isn’t exactly ideal.
Reconstructing the offensive line is going to be easier said than done, but that’s a process the front office has decided it can get underway during the final games of the current campaign. That led the team to take a flier on French, a former undrafted free agent who has previously spent time with the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys.
While French is only being signed to the practice squad, he has the size (standing at 6’4) needed to become an imposing presence on the offensive line. With nothing much left to play for, the Browns decided to bring him into town and see if they could find a way to turn him into a potential contributor for the 2026 season.
“The Cleveland Browns have signed G Wesley French to the practice squad,” the team announced on its official website.
Browns Hoping to Remain Competitive vs. Bills in Week 16
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 14: Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
At this point in time, it seems unlikely that French will find his way onto the field for the Browns this season, as he hasn’t played in an NFL game since 2023. Still, that’s not going to stop the front office from attempting to find a diamond in the rough late in what will go down as another lost season. Even though there are still three games left in the season, all eyes are on the 2026 campaign already.
In the immediate future, though, Cleveland has to worry about another daunting matchup in Week 16, as it will take on the high-powered Buffalo Bills, who are fresh off an impressive win against the New England Patriots in Week 15. The Browns will look to do a better job of protecting Sanders under center in this one, but even if they can, pulling off an upset victory is going to be easier said than done. Kickoff for this contest is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.