Cowboys 2025 Head Coach Candidate Tracker

FRISCO, TX — As the NFL coaching carousel spins, the Dallas Cowboys are interested in several candidates they believe would be a good fit as the ninth head coach in organization history, following Mike’s departure McCarthy after five seasons.

The existing list of possibilities is wide-ranging, from collegiate minds to pro coordinators to current and former NFL head coaches, and the Cowboys are jumping into the mix by contacting several of them to set up potential interviews.

This article will serve as a follow-up for you to keep tabs on the entire hiring process, based on which candidates land an interview and at what stage of the process discussions may be.

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(Last updated: 01/15/24)

Current position: Head coach, Colorado
Status: A conversation reportedly took place between the Cowboys and Sanders, but it was only preliminary, as the former Cowboy and Hall of Fame resident was the first of several to receive a call. No formal interviews have been scheduled, but Sanders confirmed the initial conversation by extending it with his commitment to remaining, for now, in Boulder.

Current position: Free agent
Status: There is also interest from other teams in Saleh, with the former heralded defensive coordinator of the 49ers having visited San Francisco for a possible reunion in this role, but also with the Raiders and the Jaguars for their head coaching vacancies. His separation in New York makes him a free agent capable of negotiating with any team. No date has currently been set for the interview with the Cowboys, but the two sides are expected to sit down soon, and likely later this week.

Current position: Assistant head coach, Seahawks
Status: Frazier and now-former Cowboys coordinator Mike Zimmer (his contract expired on January 14) have a few things in common. They are both former Vikings head coaches, with Zimmer being Leslie’s successor in Minnesota, and both cut their teeth as defensive minds in the NFL. A formal interview has reportedly been requested with Frazier, and the Seahawks cannot refuse the request because it involves a possible promotion. Frazier himself is expected to take up the offer to have a conversation with the Cowboys, and it appears he may have done so – with an interview scheduled for Monday, January 20.

Current position: Offensive coordinator, Eagles
Status: Expected to receive a call from the Cowboys soon, also given Moore’s long-standing relationship as backup quarterback, quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator in Dallas, Moore was recently asked about the call pending – noting that he is focused on the ongoing playoffs in Philadelphia. but leaving the door open for a conversation.