Dallas is interviewing the recently fired head coach for the open spot in DC

The Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs for the second straight year after posting back-to-back seven-win seasons. After a disappointing campaign, The Cowboys fired Matt Ebeflus after one season as the team’s defensive coordinator. Now Jerry Jones and company are looking for a replacement.

Former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals Jonathan Gannon is believed to be in the mix for Dallas’ defensive coordinator gig. The Gannon was fired by the Cardinals after three less seasons. But despite his disappointing run in the desert, Gannon will interview for the Cowboys’ coordinator job on Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Several teams have shown interest in Gannon since the Cardinals let him go at the end of the regular season. In addition to the Cowboys, Gannon is scheduled to meet with the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans this week, according to Rapoport.

The Cowboys are considering Jonathan Gannon for the coordinator role

Prior to being named head coach of the Cardinals in 2023, Gannon spent two seasons as the defensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles. In his second year with Philly, the Eagles boasted the NFL’s No. 2 defense in total yards allowed. Philadelphia reached the Super Bowl that season, losing 38-35 to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Gannon couldn’t repeat his success with Arizona. He went 15-36 as the Cardinals coach, failing to reach the playoffs in each of his three seasons at the helm.

The Cowboys missed the playoffs for the second straight year this season. Dallas’ defense has been disappointing under Eberfluss, allowing a league-worst 30.1 points per game. Gannon’s Cardinals defense ranked 29th, coughing up 28.7 yards per contest in 2025.

Dallas has expressed interest in interviewing Jeff Ulbrich for the defensive coordinator role. However, the Atlanta Falcons denied the Cowboys permission to meet with the veteran coach.

Brian Schottenheimer has spoken with Jim Leonhardt, fueling speculation that the Denver Broncos assistant is the favorite for the D.C. job. Leonhard had a virtual interview with Dallas over the weekend. However, the Cowboys will have to wait for Denver to finish the playoffs before taking things to the next level with the former coach turned safety.