"Bullen, 42, has NFL experience with the Dolphins and Cardinals as well as some time in college at Iowa and Illinois. He was hired as the Giants outside linebackers coach in 2024 and quickly integrated Brian Burns into the Giants' pass rush following his trade from the Panthers. Bullen then took over the team's interim DC after Shane Bowen was fired in November. The unit improved significantly at the end of the year, allowing just 33 points in their last three games."
"Covington, 36, spent four years at the college level before an eight-year stint in New England. He was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2024 but was not retained on Mike Vrabel's new staff. Covington went to Green Bay in the offseason and held the defensive line together after the departure of Kenny Clark and injuries to multiple key players. He could be promoted to replace defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley if he leaves for a head coaching job, per Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel."
The Cowboys will interview Eagles pass game coordinator Christian Parker and Giants interim defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen on Thursday, and Packers run game coordinator DeMarcus Covington on Friday. Parker, 34, coached six years in college before joining the NFL, served as Denver's defensive backs coach from 2021–2023, and helped develop cornerbacks including Patrick Surtain and Eagles rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean in 2024. Bullen, 42, has NFL and college experience, integrated Brian Burns into the Giants' pass rush, and oversaw defensive improvement late in the season. Covington, 36, spent time in New England and Green Bay, stabilizing Green Bay's defensive line. Several other candidates are also being considered.
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