Cowboys Schedule Trio of Interviews with Defensive Coordinator Candidates
The Dallas Cowboys are in the process of interviewing candidates for their vacant defensive coordinator role. Over the next two days, they will consider three candidates. This effort comes as the team seeks to strengthen their defense for the upcoming season.
Cowboys’ Defensive Coordinator Interviews
Upcoming Interviews
On Thursday, the Cowboys will interview two candidates:
- Christian Parker – Current Eagles DBs coach and pass game coordinator.
- Charlie Bullen – Interim defensive coordinator for the New York Giants.
On Friday, they will speak with:
- Demarcus Covington – Packers DL coach and run game coordinator.
Candidates Overview
This series of interviews adds to the pool of nine candidates already assessed by the Cowboys. The candidates include:
- Zach Orr – Ravens defensive coordinator.
- Jonathan Gannon – Former Cardinals head coach.
- Jim Leonhard – Broncos defensive pass game coordinator.
- Daronte Jones – Vikings defensive pass game coordinator.
- Ephraim Banda – Browns safeties coach.
- Aaron Whitecotton – Current Cowboys DL coach.
Candidate Profiles
Charlie Bullen, 41, became the Giants’ interim defensive coordinator in late November after the release of Shane Bowen. His impressive coaching history began at St. Norbert College in 2005, leading to roles at Iowa City high school and the University of Iowa.
Bullen transitioned to the NFL in 2012 with the Miami Dolphins, eventually serving as assistant defensive line coach and linebackers coach. He spent time with the Cardinals before joining the Giants.
Demarcus Covington, 36, has previous experience as a defensive coordinator with the New England Patriots in 2024. That season, New England ranked 22nd in total defense but 10th against the pass. Covington began his career as a wide receiver at Samford University before shifting to coaching as a graduate assistant.
His NFL coaching journey includes assisting at UAB and Ole Miss, before joining the Patriots in 2017. Covington contributed to the Patriots’ Super Bowl LIII victory in 2019, where they held the Rams to just three points.
As the Cowboys continue to evaluate their choices for the defensive coordinator role, fans can stay updated on the progress through El-Balad.
