Ryan Crow is a popular guy this season.

The Miami Dolphins outside linebackers coach has already interviewed for the New England Patriots defensive coordinator and will be speaking alongside the Dallas Cowboys, according to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.

The Cowboys have requested permission to interview Crow for their own defensive coordinator opening following the hiring of Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach. The Cowboys DC last season featured longtime coach Mike Zimmer, who is reportedly planning to retire.

Crow, who just completed his first season as Dolphins outside linebackers coach, worked for Vrabel during his six seasons (2018-2023) as head coach of the Tennessee Titans – first as a defensive assistant, then as an assistant special teams coach before his three seasons as outside linebackers coach.

In his first season in Miami, Crow worked with and helped develop rookie first-round pick Chop Robinson, who became an obvious factor in the pass rush after a slow start. Crow didn’t have the benefit of having either of the team’s two proven pass rushers: Bradley Chubb, who didn’t play at all in 2024, and Jaelan Phillips, who was limited to four games due to a torn ACL.

The Dolphins already have vacancies for a special teams coordinator and a wide receivers coach after firing Danny Crossman and Wes Welker, respectively, after the season.

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— The endless QB dilemma for the Dolphins (and other AFC teams)
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