Latest Cowboys DC Rumors on Jonathan Gannon, More After Matt Eberflus Firing

The Dallas Cowboys have two more interviews lined up in their search for a defensive coordinator, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Rapoport reported they're scheduled to meet with former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon on Monday and then Philadelphia Eagles passing game coordinator Christian Parker on Wednesday.

Dallas hasn't ruled out Denver Broncos defensive passing game coordinator Jim Leonhard.

The team unsuccessfully tried to interview Jeff Ulbrich, and now he's unavailable entirely. The Atlanta Falcons confirmed he'll remain on staff as the defensive coordinator under coach Kevin Stefanski.

ESPN's Todd Archer noted how the Cowboys are skewing younger than usual with the candidates they've considered so far. Rob Ryan in 2011 was their last DC to be under the age of 50. Nobody on their radar right is younger than 47 (Minnesota Vikings defensive passing game coordinator Daronte Jones).

Owner Jerry Jones has signaled that previous experience as a head coach isn't a prerequisite, either. Monte Kiffin in 2013 is the last DC who didn't check off that box.

Jones has understandably been criticized for sticking to the same processes every single season as the Cowboys' Super Bowl drought continues. He acknowledged in December that he has had a hand in the franchise's inability to win another championship.

The way in which Dallas is approaching the search to replace Matt Eberflus does at least reflect some new and fresh strategies, at least as far as Jones is concerned.