Feb. 24, 2026, 8:04 p.m. ET
The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly hired former Michigan State assistant coach Brandon Jordan as a pass rush consultant.Jordan previously worked as a pass rush specialist for the Spartans during the 2022 season under former coach Mel Tucker.He was recently penalized by the NCAA with a five-year show-cause penalty for recruiting violations at Michigan State.Jordan has also worked with the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks since his time with the Spartans.
A former Michigan State assistant coach has been hired by the Dallas Cowboys.
Former Michigan State football assistant coach Brandon Jordan has been reportedly hired by the Dallas Cowboys, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Per Zenitz, Jordan will serve as a pass rush consultant for the Cowboys.
Jordan worked under former Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker as a pass rush specialist during the 2022 season. Jordan is known for working with numerous premier NFL players and previously worked for the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks since his short stint with the Spartans.
Jordan was one of three Michigan State staff members that were penalized by the NCAA this past fall for recruiting violations. Jordan received a five-year show cause penalty for his role in knowingly providing impermissible recruiting inducements, according to the NCAA.
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