"The Tennessee Titans have just made 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh their next head coach. That may seem like a weird news post for a Cowboys blog, but the ripple effect could impact Dallas' search for its next defensive boss. Current defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton, who is among the interviewed candidates for the DC job, may be on Saleh's wishlist for his staff in Tennessee."
"When Saleh was the head coach of the New York Jets from 2021-2024, Whitecotton was his defensive line coach. After Saleh was fired two years ago, Whitecotton was able to make the lateral move to coach the defensive front in Dallas. He was attractive to the Cowboys based on excellent results with the Jets' defense, particularly helping Quinnen Williams to become an All-Pro talent among other strong performers. When Dallas traded for Williams last October, he was clearly excited to reunite with Whitecotton."
"They were both part of Gus Bradley's staff in Jacksonville from 2014-2016, when Saleh was the linebackers coach and Whitecotton was just getting started as a d-line assistant. When Saleh left to become the 49ers' DC, Whitecotton ended up in Buffalo for a few years. But Saleh brought him on staff in 2020, and then Whitecotton followed him to New York the following year."
Robert Saleh was hired as the Tennessee Titans head coach, creating potential staff movement affecting the Dallas Cowboys. Aaron Whitecotton, Dallas' defensive line coach, has an extensive professional history with Saleh, including time together on Gus Bradley's Jacksonville staff and on the New York Jets. Whitecotton helped develop strong defensive performances with the Jets, notably aiding Quinnen Williams' emergence as an All-Pro talent, and reunited with Williams after Dallas acquired him. Whitecotton remains under contract with Dallas and is being considered for the Cowboys' defensive coordinator vacancy, making an immediate departure unlikely without Dallas' consent.
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