The Dallas Cowboys reportedly have their eyes on former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, who was let go by owner Woody Johnson just five games into the season.

The Cowboys mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Mike McCarthy on Monday after his contract with the team expired last week. The decision not to bring McCarthy back came as a surprise to some after he reportedly denied the Chicago Bears’ request to interview him after the season.

McCarthy had a 49-35 record in Dallas. Despite going 7-10 this season, he led the Cowboys to the playoffs with a 12-5 record in three straight seasons.

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Yet Jones chose to go in a different direction.

That direction appears to benefit former Jets head coach Robert Saleh.

The team is expected to interview Saleh, which would be their first “known request,” according to NFL Network.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh congratulates New York Jets running back Breece Hall and quarterback Aaron Rodgers after the Jets scored a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the third quarter, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Saleh, who previously served as the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, has an interview scheduled with the Las Vegas Raiders and is considered the favorite for the vacancy at the Jacksonville Jaguars to replace Doug Pederson.

Jets went 2-3 this season under Saleh before being fired and replaced by interim head coach and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. The team’s struggles only continued to worsen despite the change, leading to another missed playoff season.

Saleh had a 20-36 record with two different quarterbacks: first-round pick Zach Wilson and four-time league MVP Aaron Rodgers.

Robert Saleh (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn photos)

Other names mentioned in the Cowboys’ search for a new head coach have included former players Deion Sanders and Jason Witten.