Cowboys to interview DL coach Aaron Whitecotton for their coordinator opening

The Dallas Cowboys are set to interview Aaron Whitecotton for their open defensive coordinator position, according to a report by CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones. Whitecotton, currently the defensive line coach, joined the Cowboys a year ago under Matt Eberflus. Prior to his tenure in Dallas, he spent four seasons with the New York Jets and has coaching experience with the San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

In addition to Whitecotton, the Cowboys have expressed interest in Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda, Vikings defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones, and Broncos defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard for the role. The search for a new defensive coordinator comes after a challenging season for the Cowboys' defense, which ranked last in points allowed in 2025, conceding a franchise-high 511 points. The team also traded star edge rusher Micah Parsons prior to the season, impacting their defensive performance.