Overview
- Dallas scheduled Vikings pass game coordinator Daronte Jones for an in-person interview at The Star on Saturday, with former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon set to visit early next week, per multiple reports.
- Eagles pass game coordinator/DBs coach Christian Parker is expected to receive a second interview, with details to be finalized, according to reporting from ESPN and local outlets.
- The Cowboys have interviewed nine candidates in the initial round and are narrowing the field, with Stephen Jones emphasizing communication, teaching and simplification as key traits for the hire.
- Confirmed interviewees include Jim Leonhard, Zach Orr, Christian Parker, Charlie Bullen, DeMarcus Covington, Daronte Jones, Ephraim Banda, Jonathan Gannon and in-house DL coach Aaron Whitecotton; Atlanta denied Dallas permission to interview Jeff Ulbrich.
- Dallas has not set a hiring deadline, and assistants Aaron Whitecotton (West DC) and Lunda Wells (West head coach) will coach in the East-West Shrine Bowl, offering further evaluation opportunities.