THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

IRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys have fired defensive co-ordinator Brian Stewart after two seasons.

Stewart coached the San Diego Chargers' secondary for three seasons before following coach Wade Phillips to the Cowboys. Stewart also spent two seasons as a defensive assistant with the Houston Texans.

Though Stewart had the title of defensive co-ordinator with the Cowboys, his actual responsibilities were unclear. Phillips, a former defensive co-ordinator, sometimes took over play-calling duties and other times left it unclear who was making the defensive decisions.

The Cowboys gave up 22.8 points per game, which was 20th in the league.