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United States Matt Eberflus has transitioned from a successful college and NFL defensive coordinator to an NFL head coach and back to a defensive coordinator. He is known for his strategic approach and ability to develop talent.
Interview regarding Ryan Poles, Matt Eberflus using offseason to strengthen their connection.
Documentation of a typical day for Head Coach Matt Eberflus during training camp.
Interview and article discussing why Matt Eberflus has the buy-in from his players and subtle differences in his coaching style through three training camps.
Speaker profile highlighting 29 years of coaching experience and success, including roles with Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, and Cleveland Browns.
Discussion with Klayton Adams and Matt Eberflus about their combine approach, Schottenheimer's leadership.
Profile outlining his strategic approach, leadership skills, and ability to develop talent, particularly in shaping NFL defenses.
Article detailing how Matt Eberflus collected ideas from mentors and parents during his 30-year journey to become Chicago Bears coach.
Report on Matt Eberflus being 'held in high regard' for Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator role.
Article about Matt Eberflus betting on himself and becoming one of the NFL's best coordinators; mentions playing for Nick Saban and being mentored by Gary Pinkel.
Career coaching profile and statistics.
Matt Eberflus was born on May 17, 1970, in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Whitmer High School and later became a four-year letterman and three-year starting linebacker at the University of Toledo from 1988 to 1991. During his college career, he earned First Team All-MAC honors as a junior and senior, leading the team in tackles both years. His notable performance included 21 tackles against Northern Illinois University, ranking fifth in single-game school history. Eberflus was inducted into Toledo’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004, having earned his degree in education in 1993.
Eberflus began his coaching career at his alma mater, the University of Toledo, serving as a student assistant in 1992 and then a graduate assistant in 1993. He moved into a full-time role in 1994 as recruiting coordinator and outside linebackers coach. Over his nine years at Toledo, including two seasons coaching defensive backs, the team achieved a winning record every year, culminating in a 56–22–2 overall record with an 11–0–1 finish in 1995 and 10–1 in 2000. In 2001, he joined Gary Pinkel at the University of Missouri as defensive coordinator, later adding the title of associate head coach in 2006. His tenure at Missouri saw the Tigers reach the Independence Bowl in 2003 and a strong defensive ranking with their pass defense third nationally and total defense second in the Big 12 in 2004. He twice earned national defensive coordinator of the week honors in 2007.
His NFL coaching career began in 2009 as linebackers coach for the Cleveland Browns. In 2011, he moved to the Dallas Cowboys, continuing as a linebackers coach and eventually adding Defensive Passing Game Coordinator in 2016. He was instrumental in developing players like Sean Lee and overseeing the transition to a 4–3 defensive scheme. In 2018, Eberflus became the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts, where he rapidly transformed a struggling defense into a top-performing unit, earning recognition as a potential Assistant Coach of the Year. In 2022, he was named the head coach of the Chicago Bears, where he served until November 2024. He returned to the Dallas Cowboys as defensive coordinator in January 2025.
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