In the United States, the Dallas Cowboys are in the process of searching for a new defensive coordinator following the dismissal of Matt Eberflus after the 2025 season. The Cowboys aim to find an effective replacement by interviewing various candidates to enhance their defense, which struggled significantly last season. Recent reports indicate that former Arizona Cardinals head coach, Jonathan Gannon, is among the candidates being considered. Gannon's past experience includes being the assistant defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings and serving as the Eagles' defensive coordinator prior to becoming a head coach. His tenure with the Cardinals, however, ended after three inconsistent seasons where he compiled a record of 15-36. The Cowboys are also scheduled to meet with other candidates, including Christian Parker, the Eagles' passing game coordinator. Parker has a reputation for helping to build a top-10 defensive unit against the pass during his time in Philadelphia. Alongside these interviews, the Cowboys have reached out to additional candidates such as Jim Leonhard from the Broncos and Daronte Jones from the Vikings to evaluate their potential as the next defensive leader for the team.