"Martin has been with the Steelers since 2016. He first started out as a scouting assistant. After two years in that role, Martin was a coaching assistant for the next two seasons. In 2020, Martin got his next promotion when he was named the assistant outside linebackers coach in Pittsburgh, and he held that position for three seasons. Over the last three years, Martin has been the outside linebackers coach for the Steelers."
"During his time in Pittsburgh, Martin has been vital in the development of multiple key contributors on the Steelers defense. The elevation of T.J. Watt, who tied the old sack record of 22.5 back in 2021, is undoubtedly the biggest notch on the belt for Martin during coaching career as he's become one of the league's most feared pass rushers. Also, Martin has been key in developing Alex Highsmith, who the Steelers drafted in the third round in 2020."
"All three of these coaches came over from the Chicago Bears with former defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Borgonzi didn't do enough to elevate the linebacker position in 2025, with the biggest red flag being that second-year linebacker Marist Liufau took a step back. Also, Jack Sanborn and Kenneth Murray, who were acquired last offseason, didn't contribute much. As far as the Cowboys secondary in 2025, they finished last against the pass as they allowed 251.5 yards per game."
The Dallas Cowboys hired Christian Parker as defensive coordinator and are pursuing additional defensive staff changes, including interviewing Pittsburgh outside linebackers coach Denzel Martin. Martin joined the Steelers in 2016 and advanced from scouting assistant to outside linebackers coach, helping develop key players such as T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. Dallas is also talking to former Giants coach Shane Bowen. Linebackers coach Dave Borgonzi, passing game coordinator Andre Curtis, and secondary/cornerbacks coach David Overstreet II will not return in 2026. The Cowboys' secondary allowed 251.5 passing yards per game in 2025, prompting the coaching overhaul.
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