Brian Schottenheimer has made a high-profile addition to his Cowboys staff, bringing in ex-Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to be the team's new DC.

The Cowboys lost Eberflus to the Colts almost a decade ago, but have brought in back in the fold to take over the D. | From @ArmyChiefW3

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Cowboys are finalizing a deal with former Bears HC Matt Eberflus to become their DC. Eberflus was the favorite to land the job under new HC Brian Schottenheimer after former DC Mike Zimmer retired.

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that sources around the league consider former Bears HC Matt Eberflus to be a “prime candidate” for the Cowboys’ defensive

ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported on Sunday that former Wisconsin assistant Thomas Brown remains ‘in talks’ to potentially join the Patriots coaching staff.

Matt Eberflus' time out of the NFL isn't expected to last long, as the former Bears coach is reportedly set to join Brian Schottenheimer's staff in Dallas.

Josh McDaniels is headed back to New England for a third stint as the Patriots' offensive coordinator. Here's why the Patriots hired him:

New England is expected to hire Josh McDaniels as head coach Mike Vrabel's new offensive coordinator, a position he held on two previous occassions, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday.

Newly hired Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel interviewed Josh McDaniels on Tuesday for the team's offensive coordinator vacancy, Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz reports.

Eberflus also knows the Cowboys very well, as he spent seven seasons as Dallas' linebackers coach ... Eberflus initially agreed to join Josh McDaniels' staff in Indianapolis, but McDaniels ...

Josh McDaniels is back for a third tour of duty as the Patriots' offensive coordinator, but there are a couple of big differences from his first two stints in New England.

Kingsbury turned down a head coaching interview from the Saints to remain as Washington’s offensive coordinator. Plus, notes on hirings around the NFL.