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Vikings Coach Daronte Jones Interviews for Jets, Cowboys Jobs

1/9/2026

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Daronte Jones, the Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach, is drawing interest for coordinator roles with the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Jets have requested an interview with Jones.
Jones has been with the Vikings since 2020 and added defensive pass game coordinator title in 2023.
As Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is considered for head coaching roles, Minnesota's staff may change this offseason.

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Story summary

Daronte Jones, the Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach, is drawing interest for coordinator roles with the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Jets have requested an interview with Jones.
Jones has been with the Vikings since 2020 and added defensive pass game coordinator title in 2023.
As Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is considered for head coaching roles, Minnesota's staff may change this offseason.