The Cowboys are expected to name Brian Stewart as their new defensive coordinator, multiple sources said Sunday night. An announcement could be made as soon as today
Brian Stewart
Stewart replaces Mike Zimmer, who left to become the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons.
Stewart is close to new Cowboys coach Wade Phillips and is familiar with Phillips' aggressive 3-4 defense.
Stewart beat out Todd Bowles, who will remain as the Cowboys secondary coach.
Stewart and Bowles spoke Sunday night about the Cowboys' defensive personnel.
Stewart comes to Dallas from San Diego where he was the secondary coach. From the moment Phillips got to Dallas, he made two attempts to wrestle Stewart away from the Chargers.
When the Chargers hired Bill Bradley away from Baylor to coach the secondary, it allowed Stewart to be released from his contract.
Phillips and new Chargers coach Norv Turner spoke at the NFL Scouting Combine the last few days trying to work a deal
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones was unavailable for comment late Sunday.
