Former Jets head coach Robert Saleh has officially taken the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator job - the role he was in before New York hired him to be their top guy in 2021.

CowboysCountry.com broke the story of the Dallas Cowboys likely interest in Robert Saleh as a candidate to be the 2025 replacement for Mike McCarthy.And now NFL.com is firming up that idea by reporting that Saleh will be the first candidate to interview with owner Jerry Jones in pursuit of the vacancy.

Jerry Jones' coaching search could be starting to take shape, as the Cowboys plan to interview former Jets coach Robert Saleh for their vacancy.

The first name that drew widespread attention after McCarthy's departure was Deion Sanders. But three others are getting interviews.

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The Dallas Cowboys must get the next head coaching right. However, is former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh the right answer?

“Cowboys now have completed an in-person interview with former Jets HC Robert Saleh for their head coaching position,” ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Saturday. The team conducted a virtual interview with its former offensive coordinator, current Philadelphia Eagles OC Kellen Moore, on Friday.

On Monday night, just hours after McCarthy's exit was made official, ESPN's NFL Insider, Adam Schefter reported that Sanders had spoken to Jones. Schefter also reported a quote from Sanders who considers the opportunity amazing but is currently satisfied coaching in Boulder.

The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport posted an update on X on Wednesday morning, saying the Cowboys "have interest in and are expected to interview" Robert Saleh.

With Mike McCarthy out, Jerry Jones is on the hunt for a new head coach for the Dallas Cowboys, and a new candidate has emerged: Aaron Rodgers' former coach.

FRISCO - We have to call this a "rumor'' because had it come true, it would've marked a violation in the relationship between Robert Saleh and the San Francisco