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

Schottenheimer is the first known internal candidate to interview for the head coaching job. The 51-year-old Schottenheimer, son of the late NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer, joined the Dallas staff as a consultant in 2022 and held the offensive coordinator title the past two seasons while McCarthy was the play-caller.

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is reportedly a candidate to be promoted to head coach following Mike McCarthy's departure.

Anthony Lynn was once the team’s RB coach under Bill Parcells. He was the Chargers’ HC for 4 years and is on staff now in Washington.

The NFL’s divisional playoff round gave Dallas a view of what top teams looks like nowadays. For a franchise that’s been accused of being stuck in the past, that kind honest look could be useful as the Cowboys move forward into the offseason.

Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys’ list of head coaching candidates as Jerry Jones searches for Mike McCarthy’s replacement.

If Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is looking for a top-chart name as his next head coach, the fanbase may begin to spiral if one name is announced.