Fans Outraged as DC Matt Eberflus Refuses to Give Rookie DE More Opportunities
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The frustration among Dallas Cowboys fans is boiling over as defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus continues to ignore rookie edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku, despite the team’s veteran defenders struggling week after week.
With the Cowboys’ defense collapsing in recent games, fans and analysts alike are questioning why Ezeiruaku — a promising second-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft — hasn’t been given more playing time to prove himself.
A Talented Rookie Left on the Sidelines
According to Pro Football Focus, Donovan Ezeiruaku currently ranks fifth among all edge rushers since Week 4, even with limited snaps on the field.
At college, Ezeiruaku was a standout — recording 16.5 sacks in his final season and earning a reputation as a relentless pass rusher.
Despite that potential, Matt Eberflus continues to rely on underperforming veterans, leaving fans baffled and angry at his conservative approach.
“It’s unbelievable that a rookie playing this well is still sitting on the bench,” one Cowboys fan posted on X (Twitter).
“If Eberflus doesn’t make changes soon, we’ll waste another season watching the same mistakes.”
Eberflus Faces Mounting Pressure
Eberflus’s refusal to rotate in younger talent has sparked harsh criticism from both fans and analysts, who argue that the Cowboys are failing to develop their defensive core.
Several reports from SportsDay DFW and FanNation echoed the same sentiment — that Dallas is “holding itself back by refusing to unleash its promising rookie defenders.”
With the Cowboys’ defense currently ranked among the worst units in the league, the decision to sideline Ezeiruaku could prove costly if the team continues to slide in the playoff race.
A Crucial Turning Point for the Cowboys Defense
If the Cowboys hope to bounce back, giving Donovan Ezeiruaku more snaps might be the spark they need.
His speed, energy, and ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks could inject much-needed life into a defense that looks tired and predictable.
The clock is ticking, and all eyes are now on Matt Eberflus — will he finally make the bold move to trust his rookie, or double down on experience over performance?
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