The Dallas Cowboys fired Matt Eberflus on Tuesday morning and are now on the hunt for what will be their fourth defensive coordinator in as many years.
It is going to be interesting to see how this shakes out. Brian Schottenheimer will likely want to find someone to serve as a point of stability for obvious reasons, but the defense has been so bad lately that the Cowboys can not exactly afford to be picky. Simply put, it is a hire that the organization must get right.
Jerry Jones was perceived to have had a big influence on Matt Eberflus being hired, we’ll see if he goes back to someone he knows, or tries something new. The Cowboys obviously have their own unique way of doing things.
This post will serve as our tracker for all rumors, news, and overall information related to the search.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 14th at 2:30 PM ET
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator interviews, news and rumors
- The Cowboys have requested permission to interview Minnesota defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones, Denver assistant HC/pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard and Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda according to Todd Archer.
- Dallas was denied permission to speak to Jeff Ulbrich for the DC position by Atlanta as he remains under contract to the team for now. (Todd Archer).
- The first round of interviews will begin on Friday as Dallas is set to speak with Daronte Jones and Ephraim Band. They reportedly will speak with Jim Leonhard on Saturday.
- The Cowboys are set to interview defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton.
- Dallas will reportedly interview former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon as well as former Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr.
- Nick Harris listed Chuck Pagano (former Colts head coach) and Jonathan Cooley (Panthers passing game coordinator) as names to watch.
- Dallas is reportedly requesting permission to interview Eagles defensive backs coach and passing-game coordinator Christian Parker.
- The Cowboys have reportedly requested an interview with Charlie Bullen, the Giants outside linebackers coach who served as their interim defensive coordinator down the stretch after they fired Shane Bowen.
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator candidates
- Jonathan Gannon (fired by the Cardinals), Jeff Ulbrich (former Falcons coordinator and Raheem Morris was fired there), and Mike Rutenberg (was also a part of Atlanta’s staff) were listed as names to watch by 105.3 The Fan’s Bobby Belt.
- Brian Flores (finished the season as the Vikings defensive coordinator but was in the final year of his contract) was noted as someone to watch by The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.
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