The first name that drew widespread attention after McCarthy's departure was Deion Sanders. But three others are getting interviews.

CowboysCountry.com broke the story of the Dallas Cowboys likely interest in Robert Saleh as a candidate to be the 2025 replacement for Mike McCarthy.And now NFL.com is firming up that idea by reporting that Saleh will be the first candidate to interview with owner Jerry Jones in pursuit of the vacancy.

The Dallas Cowboys' coaching search is officially underway after parting ways with Mike McCarthy following five seasons. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones chatted with Colorad

Jerry Jones' coaching search could be starting to take shape, as the Cowboys plan to interview former Jets coach Robert Saleh for their vacancy.

Schottenheimer has been with the Cowboys since 2022, and has acted as the offensive coordinator since 2023. He's been in the coaching ranks for a long time, starting as an assistant with the St. Louis Rams back in 1997, and bouncing around as a position coach in the NFL and college level in the decades since then.

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The Dallas Cowboys must get the next head coaching right. However, is former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh the right answer?

“Cowboys now have completed an in-person interview with former Jets HC Robert Saleh for their head coaching position,” ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Saturday. The team conducted a virtual interview with its former offensive coordinator, current Philadelphia Eagles OC Kellen Moore, on Friday.

FRISCO, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys interviewed former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh on Saturday ... Dallas owner and general manager Jerry Jones has had informal discussions with Colorado ...

On Monday night, just hours after McCarthy's exit was made official, ESPN's NFL Insider, Adam Schefter reported that Sanders had spoken to Jones. Schefter also reported a quote from Sanders who considers the opportunity amazing but is currently satisfied coaching in Boulder.

With Mike McCarthy out, Jerry Jones is on the hunt for a new head coach for the Dallas Cowboys, and a new candidate has emerged: Aaron Rodgers' former coach.

Brian Schottenheimer, the Dallas Cowboys' offensive coordinator, has over two decades of NFL coaching experience and a strong football pedigree as the son of legendary coach Marty Schottenheimer. He began his NFL coaching career in 1997 and has since held roles with teams like the Chargers, Jets, and Seahawks.