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

Having already waited an extra week after the end of the 2024 season to decide Mike McCarthy wasn't going to return as head coach, the Dallas Cowboys

The Seattle Seahawks have scheduled a second interview for Friday with New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak for their open offensive coordinator position, per the NFL Network.

Cowboys legend Troy Aikman joined the Musers on Sportsradio 96.7 FM/1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM) Thursday for his regular weekly appearance to talk the coaching search in Dallas and more. Here are some highlights, edited for clarity:

There's a new favorite for the Dallas Cowboys head coaching job and it isn't Deion Sanders. Read here for the odds and insights.

The New Orleans offensive coordinator is the first known candidate to receive a second interview with the Seattle Seahawks.

The coaching search is underway in Dallas, with two interviews scheduled. However, NFL Insider James Palmer believes the Dallas Cowboys should explore another option.

DALLAS - The Dallas Cowboys have begun interviewing candidates for its newly opened head coaching position. Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore had a virtual interview with the Cowboys on Friday. The Cowboys know Moore well. He played for Dallas as a backup quarterback from 2015 to 2017.

There is speculation that some star players could want out of Dallas if the Cowboys hire Deion Sanders as the team's next head coach.

Bet365 sportsbook, which doesn’t operate in Nevada, has posted odds on the Raiders’ next coach and lists 11 candidates at odds of 14-1 or less.

After a 5-12, last-place season that included 10 consecutive losses and the in-season firings of coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, the Chicago Bears are now embarking on a search to hire the franchise’s next head coach.