"On Friday, the Cowboys continued their defensive renovation by hiring Scott Symons as the team's new inside linebackers coach. Symons arrives in Frisco after serving as the defensive coordinator and safeties coach at SMU for the past four seasons. Despite interest from several other NFL franchises during this coaching cycle, the Dallas native elected to stay in his home region and take his first professional coaching role under Parker. Symons was widely considered one of the premier defensive minds in the collegiate ranks."
"Havoc-Wreakers - His squads are constant disruptors. Whether it's sacks or turnovers, his guys are coming after you. Last year at SMU, his defensive unit finished fifth in total takeaways. Rushing Defense Excellence - Under his guidance in 2024, the Mustangs finished seventh nationally in run defense, allowing just 100.2 yards per game. He turned the line of scrimmage into a brick wall."
"Red Zone Dominance - One of his greatest strengths is tightening defenses when it counts the most. His units consistently ranked in the top 25 nationally in red zone defense, including finishing second in the FBS in 2024 and fifth in 2025."
The Dallas Cowboys launched a defensive coaching overhaul after a 2025 season that saw the unit surrender the most points in franchise history. Christian Parker, 34, was appointed defensive coordinator to implement a deception- and disguise-based scheme and to inject a younger, more aggressive coaching philosophy. Scott Symons was hired as inside linebackers coach after four seasons as SMU defensive coordinator and safeties coach, choosing his first NFL role in his home region despite interest from other franchises. Symons’ college defenses excelled at creating takeaways, limiting the run, and dominating red zone situations.
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