Cowboys reportedly poaching Georgia assistant coach to join staff

by: Griffin McVeigh 11 hours ago griffin_mcveigh

According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, the Dallas Cowboys are hiring Chidera Uzo-Diribe to be the outside linebackers coach under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Uzo-Diribe will make his way to the NFL via the Georgia Bulldogs . It’s a staff loss for Kirby Smart but a major gain for a Cowboys team looking to revitalize their defense.

“Source confirms the Cowboys are hiring Georgia OLBs coach Chidera Uzo-Diribe,” Archer said via X. “Had an in-person interview at The Star Tuesday. Fourth coach added to Christian Parker’s staff.”

On3’s Pete Nakos has since confirmed the hire. A big-time get for Parker ahead of his first season in Dallas.

Uzo-Diribe spent four seasons in Athens, joining the Georgia staff ahead of the 2022 season. To no surprise, he worked with a stacked roster and continually turned the talent into production. Some elite players went from UGA to the next level because of their work under Uzo-Diribe. Dallas has to be hoping for similar results, especially since pass rush is an area needing improvement moving forward.

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