Matt Eberflus is expected to be the next defensive coordinator in Dallas and he'll take a step toward the job on Monday.

Matt Eberflus' name quickly emerged as one to watch closely regarding the Cowboys' defensive coordinator vacancy. With Mike Zimmer known to be

Now, it is time for his staff to come together. NFL insider Ed Werder initially reported former Cowboys assistant Matt Eberflus was hired as defensive coordinator. Werder would retract that report later, noting, as Jane Slater did initially, that Eberflus is "held in high regard" for the position, but has not been hired yet.

According to NFL insider Ed Werder, Eberflus has emerged as a candidate for the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator job under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has agreed to a contract to become the next defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys, per ESPN's Ed

Sources consider former #Bears head coach Matt Eberflus a prime candidate for the #Cowboys defensive coordinator job under new coach Brian Schottenheimer, per sources. Eberflus was a Cowboys assistant from 2011-17. pic.twitter.com/tIPvtLA6II

Former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is under consideration to be the next defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, according to new reports.

The re-hiring of Eberflus would follow the Cowboys’ objective of maintaining continuity with their scheme. Eberflus runs a similar 4-3 scheme as previous coordinator Mike Zimmer and that’s part of the reason why he’s a favorite.

Eberflus, who left Dallas to become the defensive coordinator for Indianapolis before using that as a platform to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears, is in discussions with club officials to return to the Cowboys as defensive coordinator, two people with knowledge of the potential staff told the Dallas Morning News.

The Dallas Cowboys are promoting Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, making his first defensive hire -- potentially defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus -- all the more important.

The Dallas Cowboys are bringing Matt Eberflus in for an interview for their defensive coordinator position on Monday, and if all goes according to plan, he’s expected to secure the gig, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.