University of North Carolina defensive line coach Brian Baker is leaving the school to accept the same position with the Dallas Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports.

Baker, who played linebacker and coached at the University of Maryland, Army, and Georgia Tech, joined Butch Davis' coaching staff early last month after a two-year stint with the Carolina Panthers.

A 15-year NFL coaching veteran, Baker previously coached with the St. Louis Rams (2006-08), Minnesota Vikings (2001-05), Detroit Lions (1997-2000), and San Diego Chargers (1996).