Cowboys request interviews with three position coaches, denied interview with Jeff Ulbrich

The Dallas Cowboys have fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, marking the third consecutive offseason the team is seeking a new defensive coordinator. The Cowboys are considering several candidates to fill the position, including Vikings defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones, Broncos assistant head coach and pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard, and Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda. Additionally, the Cowboys were denied permission to interview Jeff Ulbrich from the Falcons, though a future conversation could occur pending Atlanta's head coach decision. The change comes after Dallas ranked last in the NFL in points allowed, conceding a team-record 511 points and ranking 30th in yards allowed. The new hire will follow previous coordinators Dan Quinn, Mike Zimmer, and Eberflus.