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Cowboys' Top DC Targets as Dan Quinn Reportedly Signs Commanders HC Contract

With Dan Quinn reportedly expected to be named the new head coach of the Washington Commanders, the Dallas Cowboys will soon have a defensive coordinator vacancy to fill.

According to Adam Schefter, the Commanders decided Thursday to name Quinn their next head coach, ending his three-year tenure as the Cowboys' DC.

It isn't yet clear how wide of a net with Cowboys will cast in their defensive coordinator search, but the following are potential candidates who head coach Mike McCarthy and owner Jerry Jones may at least consider:

  • Cowboys secondary coach/defensive passing game coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.