The Dallas Cowboys are grappling with the departure of veteran defensive coach Al Harris, who has been a cornerstone of their defense since 2020. Harris has joined the Chicago Bears, leaving a significant void in Dallas’ coaching staff.

Sources consider former #Bears head coach Matt Eberflus a prime candidate for the #Cowboys defensive coordinator job under new coach Brian Schottenheimer, per sources. Eberflus was a Cowboys assistant from 2011-17. pic.twitter.com/tIPvtLA6II

Tough blow for Dallas Cowboys' coaching staff as defensive coach leaves after four seasons to help rebuild Chicago Bears. The Dallas Cowboys have taken another tough hit to their coaching staff with the departure of a key defensive coach,

According to Cowboys team writer Patrik Walker, Al Harris is set to join Ben Johnson's staff in Chicago as the defensive passing game coordinator.

Cowboys defensive backs coach Al Harris — a former Packers standout cornerback — also is joining the Bears’ coaching staff as Chicago’s Defensive pass game coordinator/DBs coach, per source. https://t.co/WJsYfGMyjF

DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys have hired former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to be their new defensive coordinator, WFAA Cowboys insider Ed Werder confirmed Friday. The announcement comes less than an hour after news broke that the Cowboys would be hiring Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach.

Two days after the Chicago Bears introduced their current head coach, the coach they fired is a finalist for his next job.