this dallas cowboys Their sights are reportedly set on former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, who was fired by owner Woody Johnson after just five games into the season.
The Cowboys mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Mike McCarthy on Monday after his contract with the team expired last week. The decision not to bring McCarthy back reportedly surprised some. Rejected Chicago Bears request Interview him after the season.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
McCarthy had a 49-35 record in Dallas. Despite a 7-10 record this season, he led the Cowboys to the playoffs for the third consecutive season with a 12-5 record.
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Still, Jones chose a different direction.
That direction appears to favor former Jets head coach Robert Saleh.
The team is expected to interview Saleh, which will be their first "known request," according to NFL Network.
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh sends a message to New York after the Jets scored a touchdown in the third quarter against the New England Patriots on Thursday, September 19, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jets running back Brees Hall and quarterback Aaron Rodgers offer congratulations (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Saleh, who previously served as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, has been scheduled to interview with the Las Vegas Raiders and is considered the front-runner to fill the open job with the Jacksonville Jaguars to replace Doug Pederson.
jets After a 2-3 record this season under Saleh, he was fired and replaced by interim head coach and defensive coordinator Jeff Ubrich. Despite the changes, the team's woes continued to worsen, resulting in another season missing the playoffs.
Saleh went 20-36 with two different quarterbacks: first-round pick Zach Wilson and four-time league MVP Aaron Rodgers.
Robert Saleh (Vincent Cachietta - Image)
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Other names mentioned in the Cowboys' search for a new head coach include former players Deion Sanders and Jason Witten.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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