Overview
- Dallas requested permission to interview Philadelphia’s passing-game coordinator and defensive backs coach Christian Parker for its defensive coordinator opening, according to Jordan Schultz.
- Parker, 34, is credited with developing All-Pro cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean and was part of the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX staff.
- The search follows Dallas parting ways with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus on Jan. 6 after a season in which the defense ranked near the bottom in points allowed.
- The Cowboys have also sought interviews with Packers defensive line coach and run game coordinator Demarcus Covington and Giants interim defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen, bringing the candidate pool to nine, per Yahoo Sports.
- Eagles permission is required for Parker to interview and no hire has been made, with Philadelphia interest in retaining him and fans voicing support for keeping him.