Cowboys to interview Eagles defensive assistant for spot on Parker's staff

Story byTodd Brock, Cowboys WireSat, January 24, 2026 at 8:41 PM UTC·1 min readAs Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker begins the process of assembling his 2026 coaching staff, the first he's put together, he is- not surprisingly- looking to individuals he has a previous connection with. That means the Dallas defense may be getting a heavy dose of Philadelphia influence for the 2026 season. The Cowboys are interviewing Eagles assistant linebackers coach Ronell Williams, per a Saturday report from ESPN's Todd Archer. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWilliams joined the Eagles in 2023, coaching the team's nickel cornerbacks and then graduating to his assistant LB/defensive quality control role for 2024. Prior to his three-year stay in Philly, Williams was in Chicago for five seasons. In Philadelphia, Williams worked with a talented group of linebackers that included Nakobe Dean, Jihaad Campbell, Azeez Ojulari, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and All-Pro Zack Baun. Dean is, notably, a free agent and could be a player the Cowboys might target this offseason to help bolster their own LB corps under Parker's retooling. Having Williams on staff under Parker in Dallas may help sweeten a potential deal. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTodd is on X at @ToddBrock24f7.