Following the firing of Matt Eberflus, the Dallas Cowboys have reportedly set three interviews for its defensive coordinator vacancy. The search is already in full swing. Per Dallas News’ Joe Hoyt, Dallas will interview Minnesota Vikings defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones and Cleveland Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda on Friday.

With Dallas looking for a defensive coordinator, coach Brian Schottenheimer had some nice things to say about a Denver Broncos assistant.

The Cowboys ’ defensive coordinator search is on. After the firing of Matt Eberflus, Brian Schottenheimer and Jerry Jones are searching for the next leader of the Dallas defense in 2026. Below is everything we know about the Cowboys’ search, including candidates, interviews and the latest news.

Going off Dallas’ recent track record, the next defensive coordinator will likely have previous NFL head coaching experience. That has been the case since 2014 when Rod Marinelli took over that role. It carried on with Mike Nolan, Dan Quinn, Mike Zimmer, and then Eberflus.

The team has already conducted two interviews -- Minnesota Vikings defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones and Cleveland Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda -- while a third will be conducted on Saturday. Saturday will bring an interview with one of the most intriguing candidates, Denver Broncos defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard.

Bleacher Report believes the Dallas Cowboys will go after standout Denver Broncos DL John Franklin-Myers in free agency.

JK Dobbins, whom the Denver Broncos signed this past offseason, looked like he was well on his way to a 1,000-yard campaign. However, a foot injury cut his season short yet again, marking the sixth straight year that he was not able to play a full season.

The Dallas Cowboys' request to interview Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich for the same role in Dallas was denied on Thursday, according to ESPN's Todd Archer.