Cowboys Schedule DC Interview With Jonathan Gannon

Here’s an updated list of candidates for the Cowboys’ DC opening:

1. Vikings defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones (Interviewed)
2. Broncos assistant HC/pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard (Requested)
3. Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda (Requested)
4. Cowboys DL coach Aaron Whitecotton (Scheduled)
5. Ravens DC Zach Orr (Requested)
6. Former Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon (Scheduled)

Gannon, 42, got his start in the NFL as a defensive QC coach with the Falcons in 2007. He had a stint as a scout with the Rams from 2009 to 2011 before going back to coaching.

He spent time with the Titans and Vikings before joining the Colts in 2018 as their DB coach. The Eagles brought him in as their defensive coordinator in 2021, while the Cardinals hired him as head coach in 2023.

Gannon was fired by the Cardinals after the 2025 season following three years with the team. 

During his time as the Cardinals’ head coach, Gannon had a record of 15-36 (0.294 winning percentage) through three years with no playoff appearances.