Cowboys eyeing former Jets head coach Robert Saleh after moving on from Mike McCarthy: report
The Dallas Cowboys they reportedly have their eye on former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, who was fired by owner Woody Johnson just five games into the season.
The Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy on Monday after his contract with the team expired last week. The decision not to return McCarthy came as a surprise to some after reportedly he turned down a request from the Chicago Bears interview him after the season.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
McCarthy had a 49-35 record in Dallas. Despite going 7-10 this season, he led the Cowboys to the playoffs with a 12-5 record in three straight seasons.
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However, Jones decided to go in a different direction.
That direction appears to favor former Jets head coach Robert Saleh.
The team is expected to interview Saleh, which would be their first “known request,” according to the NFL Network.
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh congratulates New York Jets running back Breece Hall and running back Aaron Rodgers after the Jets score a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the third quarter, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in East Rutherford, NJ (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Saleh, who was previously the defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers, has an interview scheduled with the Las Vegas Raiders and is considered the favorite to fill the vacant position with the Jacksonville Jaguars, replacing Doug Pederson.
Jets went 2-3 this season under Saleh before being fired and replaced by interim head coach and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. The team’s problems only worsened despite the change, leading to another missed playoff season.
Saleh went 20-36 with two different quarterbacks: first-round pick Zach Wilson and four-time league MVP Aaron Rodgers.
Robert Saleh (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
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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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