Dallas Didn't Just Scroll, They Reached Out This is the part that grabbed me. The Cowboys aren't sitting back waiting for the perfect hire to fall into their lap; they have sent requests. The Cowboys have requested permission to speak with Minnesota defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones, Denver assistant HC/pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard and Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda for their defensive coordinator vacancy, according to multiple sources. - Todd Archer (@toddarcher) January 8, 2026