Cowboys and VP of player personnel Will McClay agree on multiyear extension
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys and VP of player personnel Will McClay agree on multiyear extension

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a multiyear contract extension with vice president of player personnel Will McClay, who has overseen the club’s draft process since 2014. The deal announced Wednesday comes the same week the Cowboys introduced new coach Brian Schottenheimer, who replaced Mike McCarthy, and hired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen. Dallas also announced the hiring of three more assistants in linebackers coach Dave Borgonzi, defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton and defensive passing game coordinator Andre Curtis. Among the picks in his tenure of running the draft are six-time All-Pro right guard Zack Martin, two-time All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons and star receiver CeeDee Lamb.

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Cowboys focus on run game to start free agency with running back Williams, lineman Jones
2 weeks ago

Cowboys focus on run game to start free agency with running back Williams, lineman Jones

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys focused on their running game at the start of free agency, agreeing to one-year contracts with former Denver running back Javonte Williams and former Miami offensive lineman Rob Jones on Monday. Dallas added Williams after reaching deals to bring back its own free agents in defensive back Markquese Bell and long snapper Trent Sieg. …

How Brian Schottenheimer built his Cowboys staff and why he brought them all to combine week
3 weeks, 5 days ago

How Brian Schottenheimer built his Cowboys staff and why he brought them all to combine week

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Brian Schottenheimer has had a full plate since being named Dallas Cowboys head coach last month. I can’t wait to see us get to work here in a couple months.” Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer on new Dallas DC Matt Eberflus pic.twitter.com/vfEvKwrGQS — Jon Machota February 27, 2025 The process of finding the staff didn’t start last month. “I …

New Cowboys offense looking to be more physical up front and ‘create violence’
1 month ago

New Cowboys offense looking to be more physical up front and ‘create violence’

New York Times  

FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer’s desire to improve the Dallas Cowboys’ running game in his first season as head coach was made clear when his offensive coordinator hire was announced. That’s the part I’m really looking forward to focusing on.” pic.twitter.com/9rWlJe1bpB — Jon Machota February 18, 2025 Adams has been in the NFL since 2019 when he was hired to …

Matt Eberflus jumps right back in, turns back clock with Cowboys after losing Bears job
1 month ago

Matt Eberflus jumps right back in, turns back clock with Cowboys after losing Bears job

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — New Dallas defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus never really stopped to consider a year away from coaching after getting fired by the Chicago Bears. Because I do have the experience of being a head coach for him and to make his job easier.” Eberflus has four assistants from last season’s Chicago staff in defensive passing game coordinator Andre …

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says new coach, other moves made to ‘compete right now’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says new coach, other moves made to ‘compete right now’

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Jerry Jones said he decided to hire Brian Schottenheimer as Dallas’ coach and sign quarterback Dak Prescott to a $240 million, four-year contract because the Cowboys are in a win-now mode and should be competing for Super Bowls. The Cowboys owner walked the red carpet Thursday night at the the NFL Honors and said he believed Schottenheimer …

Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer selects Klayton Adams as offensive coordinator: Source
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer selects Klayton Adams as offensive coordinator: Source

New York Times  

New Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer continued filling out his staff on Friday by adding former Arizona Cardinals offensive line coach Klayton Adams as the team’s new offensive coordinator, a team source confirmed Friday. Dallas started two rookies on the offensive line last season: left tackle Tyler Guyton and center Cooper Beebe. Adams marks Dallas’ latest key offseason addition …

Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Cowboys hired former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator Tuesday for his second stint on the Dallas staff. The Cowboys also added Nick Sorensen as special teams coordinator to the staff of coach Brian Schottenheimer, who was hired last week to replace Mike McCarthy. He had spent the previous seven seasons as a linebackers …

How Cowboys came to decision that Brian Schottenheimer was best coach for them
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Cowboys came to decision that Brian Schottenheimer was best coach for them

New York Times  

FRISCO, Texas — After meeting with Brian Schottenheimer for several hours over a two-day period last week, Jerry Jones knew the Dallas Cowboys were going to make him the 10th head coach in franchise history. “I immediately went to seeing my father’s face, and knowing how proud he would be of me.” His father, Marty Schottenheimer, was a successful NFL …

Dallas Cowboys 'make decision on new defensive coordinator' after fans fumed at Jerry Jones' head coach hire
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys 'make decision on new defensive coordinator' after fans fumed at Jerry Jones' head coach hire

Daily Mail  

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to name Matt Eberflus as their new defensive coordinator following an interview today, according to reports. Jerry Jones sparked fan fury when he decided on Brian Schottenheimer as the team's new head coach, and work is now underway to decide his assistants. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, former Bears head coach Eberflus is going …

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones likes Brian Schottenheimer’s ‘baggage,’ but says his coach’s hiring was a ‘risk’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones likes Brian Schottenheimer’s ‘baggage,’ but says his coach’s hiring was a ‘risk’

New York Times  

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones introduced the franchise’s new head coach Brian Schottenheimer on Monday and said he likes the makeup of his new hire. “I like that experience.” The Cowboys announced on Friday they’d hired Schottenheimer, 11 days after parting ways with Mike McCarthy. “Yet he’s had 25 years being around the kinds of things that he’s gonna have …

It’s Brian Schottenheimer’s show: New Cowboys coach takes over offense, will call plays
1 month, 3 weeks ago

It’s Brian Schottenheimer’s show: New Cowboys coach takes over offense, will call plays

New York Times  

FRISCO, Texas — Almost a full hour into Brian Schottenheimer’s introductory news conference as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, owner and general manager Jerry Jones chimed in with an important piece of information. For the first three seasons of McCarthy’s tenure, Moore continued as the offensive coordinator and play caller, while McCarthy presided over the operation as head coach. …

Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys: 5 priorities as he begins big new role
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys: 5 priorities as he begins big new role

New York Times  

Monday morning, Brian Schottenheimer will be introduced as the 10th head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. He is a first-time NFL head coach and hasn’t had to deal with most that comes in that role in his two-plus decades as an assistant coach and coordinator. Mike McCarthy is one of Schottenheimer’s mentors and his approach to a coaching staff structure …

Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as next coach; Matt Eberflus a candidate for DC job
2 months ago

Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as next coach; Matt Eberflus a candidate for DC job

New York Times  

The Dallas Cowboys have hired Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach, the team announced Friday, 11 days after parting ways with Mike McCarthy. Dallas’ search for a defensive coordinator, meanwhile, remains ongoing, but former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus — who served as a linebackers coach for the Cowboys from 2011 to 2017 — is a candidate for …

Underwhelming hire latest example of Cowboys being one of NFL’s most conservative franchises
2 months ago

Underwhelming hire latest example of Cowboys being one of NFL’s most conservative franchises

New York Times  

Jerry Jones has often said that he’d write a check for whatever it cost to get the Dallas Cowboys another Super Bowl. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do financially to get a Super Bowl.” It’s certainly difficult to believe that following Friday night’s announcement that their next head coach will be Brian Schottenheimer. GO DEEPER Cowboys hire Schottenheimer as coach; Eberflus …

Cowboys interview their offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer, in coach search
2 months ago

Cowboys interview their offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer, in coach search

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys completed an internal interview with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer on Tuesday night in their search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy. The 51-year-old Schottenheimer, son of the late NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer, joined the Dallas staff as a consultant in 2022 and held the offensive coordinator title the past two seasons while McCarthy was the play-caller. The …

Cowboys meet with Leslie Frazier, 3rd external interview in search to replace Mike McCarthy
2 months ago

Cowboys meet with Leslie Frazier, 3rd external interview in search to replace Mike McCarthy

Hindustan Times  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys completed an interview with Seattle assistant Leslie Frazier on Monday, the third external candidate to meet with the team in the search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy. HT Image Frazier was the second in-person interview, two days after the Cowboys met with former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh. McCarthy and the Cowboys …

Cowboys meet with Leslie Frazier, 3rd external interview in search to replace Mike McCarthy
2 months ago

Cowboys meet with Leslie Frazier, 3rd external interview in search to replace Mike McCarthy

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys completed an interview with Seattle assistant Leslie Frazier on Monday, the third external candidate to meet with the team in the search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy. Frazier was the second in-person interview, two days after the Cowboys met with former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh. McCarthy and the Cowboys parted ways …

Cowboys Today: Dallas didn’t play, but was hard to miss in the divisional round
2 months ago

Cowboys Today: Dallas didn’t play, but was hard to miss in the divisional round

New York Times  

Last week, the Dallas Cowboys were the talk of the town for parting ways with Mike McCarthy and officially entering the search for a head coach. • There weren’t many Cowboys thoughts with the first game of the weekend between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans but at one point, my mind did wander. • With Detroit’s loss, …

Cowboys coaching search: Front-runner emerges, interview schedule, more candidates
2 months ago

Cowboys coaching search: Front-runner emerges, interview schedule, more candidates

New York Times  

It’s been one week since the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways. Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh. Saleh didn’t have much head coaching success with the New York Jets, but he’s regarded as an elite defensive coach. GO DEEPER Kellen Moore jumps Deion Sanders as favorite for …

Cowboys interview Robert Saleh for coach opening, with Leslie Frazier set to go next
2 months ago

Cowboys interview Robert Saleh for coach opening, with Leslie Frazier set to go next

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys interviewed former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh on Saturday, another step in the search to replace Mike McCarthy. The in-person interview with Saleh came a day after Dallas held a virtual interview with Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who was franchise quarterback Dak Prescott’s play-caller from 2019-22. The Cowboys are set for another …

Cowboys add familiar name to list in coaching search with Kellen Moore, AP source says
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys add familiar name to list in coaching search with Kellen Moore, AP source says

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys have requested permission to interview Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore in their search to replace Mike McCarthy, a person with knowledge of the team’s plans said Thursday. The Cowboys also are planning to interview two former NFL head coaches in Robert Saleh and Leslie Frazier, the person told The Associated Press. Moore joined the Cowboys as a …

Cowboys coach survey: Did Dallas make right decision? Deion, Ben Johnson top choices?
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys coach survey: Did Dallas make right decision? Deion, Ben Johnson top choices?

New York Times  

On Monday, eight days after the conclusion of the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy. The decision ended McCarthy’s five-year run in Dallas and put the Cowboys in the market for another head coach, which will be the franchise’s 10th. It would be interesting to ask voters who said parting ways with him was …

Former Cowboys Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are among names floated as club’s next coach
2 months, 1 week ago

Former Cowboys Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are among names floated as club’s next coach

Associated Press  

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy. The Cowboys won their third Super Bowl in a four-year span in that first season with Sanders, whose five seasons in Dallas matched his longest tenure with any team. …

Ex-Cowboys star emerges as potential Mike McCarthy replacement
2 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Cowboys star emerges as potential Mike McCarthy replacement

Daily Mail  

As the Dallas Cowboys' search for a new head coach continues, ex-player Jason Witten's name has been floated as a candidate for the opening. After the Cowboys parted ways with Mike McCarthy, they have been linked to former player and Colorado coach Deion Sanders. 'They can and will conduct a search here to try and find the next head coach …

Cowboys open talks with Deion Sanders over head coach vacancy after ousting Mike McCarthy
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys open talks with Deion Sanders over head coach vacancy after ousting Mike McCarthy

Daily Mail  

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Colorado coach Deion Sanders are said to be in talks over the job vacancy at the franchise. The Cowboys are on the hunt for a new head coach after parting ways with Mike McCarthy on Monday following five seasons. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Deion Sanders are said to be in talks However, …

Mike McCarthy won’t return as the Cowboys’ coach. Deion Sanders could be a candidate to replace him
2 months, 1 week ago

Mike McCarthy won’t return as the Cowboys’ coach. Deion Sanders could be a candidate to replace him

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Mike McCarthy will not return as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, who are going on three decades since their last Super Bowl title, owner Jerry Jones said Monday. University of Colorado coach Deion Sanders — who played on the last Super Bowl-winning Cowboys team — has a good relationship with Jones and could emerge as a coaching candidate. …

Mike McCarthy out as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, per multiple reports
2 months, 1 week ago

Mike McCarthy out as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, per multiple reports

CNN  

CNN — “America’s Team” is reportedly hiring. After five seasons, head coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys are going their separate ways, according to multiple reports. Days after the loss, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stood behind the head coach, saying, “Mike’s career has demonstrated postseason success at a high level, and we have great confidence that can continue.” Before …

Cowboys coach candidates: Ben Johnson and other names Dallas should consider
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys coach candidates: Ben Johnson and other names Dallas should consider

New York Times  

Jerry Jones once famously said 500 coaches could have won Super Bowls with those early 1990s Dallas Cowboys teams. Searching for postseason success COACH YEARS W-L POSTSEASON Mike McCarthy 2020-24 49-35 1-3 Jason Garrett 2010-19 85-67 2-3 Wade Phillips 2007-10 34-22 1-2 Bill Parcells 2003-06 34-30 0-2 Dave Campo 2000-02 15-33 0-0 Chan Gailey 1998-99 18-14 0-2 There is not …

Cowboys stars want Mike McCarthy back as coach. Owner Jerry Jones has to make that decision
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys stars want Mike McCarthy back as coach. Owner Jerry Jones has to make that decision

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are fully committed to Dak Prescott, and their franchise quarterback wants Mike McCarthy back as the coach. Team owner Jerry Jones, at least publicly, hasn’t been as clear about his plans with McCarthy’s contract set to expire after completing his fifth season. Jones spoke to reporters for more than 45 minutes after the Cowboys …

Mike McCarthy ‘absolutely’ wants to return as Cowboys coach, owner Jerry Jones still not definitive
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy ‘absolutely’ wants to return as Cowboys coach, owner Jerry Jones still not definitive

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy says he “absolutely” wants to return as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones has dropped multiple hints that McCarthy would be back, but the team owner was far from definitive about McCarthy’s future after a 23-19 loss to Washington on Sunday closed out a 7-10 season. I mean, there’s no question about that …

Jerry Jones: It’s ‘not crazy’ to think Mike McCarthy will get contract extension
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jerry Jones: It’s ‘not crazy’ to think Mike McCarthy will get contract extension

New York Times  

Judging by the season the Dallas Cowboys are having, most assume there will be a change at head coach in January. But Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said don’t assume anything just yet. During his weekly radio interview Tuesday morning on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, Jones said he’s not ruling out a contract extension for McCarthy. We …

Cowboys mailbag: Why a midseason coaching change is unlikely and … hope for the future?
5 months ago

Cowboys mailbag: Why a midseason coaching change is unlikely and … hope for the future?

New York Times  

Thank you for submitting your questions to our midseason mailbag. In this second edition, we’ll get into why the Dallas Cowboys are unlikely to make a head-coaching change midseason, what it would take for Mike McCarthy to return in 2025, whether there’s hope for the future and more. If contention means having a team that’s good enough to be in …

Dallas Cowboys point to players returning from injuries as upgrades — but how true is that?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys point to players returning from injuries as upgrades — but how true is that?

New York Times  

Two days before the NFL Draft, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones sat alongside executive vice president Stephen Jones and head coach Mike McCarthy for a news conference. You have Diggs who didn’t get to play but a couple of games last year, so we’re going to have him back.” Though those players are at different levels of …

Evaluating the Dallas Cowboys’ offensive roster: Major issues and depth competition
1 year ago

Evaluating the Dallas Cowboys’ offensive roster: Major issues and depth competition

New York Times  

The Dallas Cowboys haven’t had much activity this offseason, but even of the few signings/re-signings they’ve made, the majority have come on special teams and defense. Quarterback Dak Prescott Cooper Rush Trey Lance Could Trey Lance, left, emerge as Dak Prescott’s backup next season? not Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb Brandin Cooks Jalen Tolbert KaVontae Turpin Jalen Brooks The Cowboys could …

The Cowboys have annoyed fans with another slow start to free agency. They trust their approach
1 year ago

The Cowboys have annoyed fans with another slow start to free agency. They trust their approach

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Another quiet start to free agency for the Dallas Cowboys isn’t sitting well with fans, particularly after yet another postseason flop. “I don’t think you win a Super Bowl championship on the first, second or third day of the league year.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We don’t …

Cowboys and Mike Zimmer agree on a reunion as defensive coordinator
1 year, 1 month ago

Cowboys and Mike Zimmer agree on a reunion as defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have settled on a coaching reunion by deciding to bring back Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator to replace Dan Quinn. Quinn spent three seasons with the Cowboys, quickly turning around one of the worst defenses in franchise history after Mike Nolan was fired following one season with coach Mike McCarthy. Zimmer’s debut as defensive …

Sean McVay promotes Chris Shula to defensive coordinator; Giff Smith joining staff
1 year, 1 month ago

Sean McVay promotes Chris Shula to defensive coordinator; Giff Smith joining staff

LA Times  

Rams linebackers/pass rush coordinator Chris Shula, left, stands on the sideline next to defensive coordinator Raheem Morris during a game at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 3. For the first time since he became the Rams’ coach in 2017, McVay is staying in house and promoting a defensive coordinator from within. Giff Smith joining Rams’ staff McVay plans to hire former …

The Cowboys are influenced by more than just Jerry Jones. Behind the scenes is Will McClay
1 year, 5 months ago

The Cowboys are influenced by more than just Jerry Jones. Behind the scenes is Will McClay

New York Times  

Everyone knows that Jerry Jones runs the Dallas Cowboys. Jones’ “right-hand man,” according to the team website, is his son Stephen Jones, 59, the Cowboys’ chief operating officer/executive vice president/director of player personnel and president of AT&T Stadium. “I wanted to get back home to Texas,” McClay said, “but I also said, ‘I don’t want to just coach Arena football. …

Mueller: Dak Prescott, Jerry Jones and the future of the Cowboys’ QB position
1 year, 5 months ago

Mueller: Dak Prescott, Jerry Jones and the future of the Cowboys’ QB position

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Monday Night Football featuring the Cowboys vs Chargers. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has made it clear that he sees Prescott as the team’s QB for years to come, including as recently as Tuesday. GO DEEPER Cowboys DC Dan Quinn: 'We're not going to let this game beat us twice' Jones is not only the …

Cowboys 53-man roster: A trade, an undrafted fullback, secondary looks strong
1 year, 6 months ago

Cowboys 53-man roster: A trade, an undrafted fullback, secondary looks strong

New York Times  

FRISCO, Texas — Inside The Star, the Dallas Cowboys have a wall with helmets of every team around the league. He’s done something almost every day in the last couple of weeks that you definitely had to notice.” In keeping six receivers and three quarterbacks, along with a shoddy selection of offensive linemen, the Cowboys likely had enough for an …

Cowboys moving on from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore
2 years, 1 month ago

Cowboys moving on from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys are moving on from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore after another season without a trip beyond the divisional round of the playoffs. Less than an hour later, McCarthy said it was “big for us” that defensive coordinator Dan Quinn had decided to return after interviewing for three head coaching vacancies. Moore was promoted to offensive coordinator in Jason …

Cowboys offensive coordinator search: 7 candidates to replace Kellen Moore
2 years, 1 month ago

Cowboys offensive coordinator search: 7 candidates to replace Kellen Moore

New York Times  

The Cowboys announced Sunday night that there was a mutual parting of ways between them and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who held the position for the last four seasons. When McCarthy was hired as 49ers offensive coordinator in 2005, McAdoo was hired as assistant offensive line coach. He might not be the team’s next offensive coordinator, but there will likely …

Quinn returning to lead defense as Cowboys shuffle coaches
2 years, 1 month ago

Quinn returning to lead defense as Cowboys shuffle coaches

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — A shuffling of the coaching staff for the Dallas Cowboys won’t include defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who is returning after another year of receiving interest from teams seeking head coaches. Coach Mike McCarthy said the club’s decision not to renew the contracts of six members of his staff, including one with deep ties to him in Green …

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: On Dan Quinn, Kellen Moore, staff moves and Super Bowl
2 years, 1 month ago

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: On Dan Quinn, Kellen Moore, staff moves and Super Bowl

New York Times  

After shocking loss, the Mike McCarthy firing rumors have begun. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Quinn’s decision following an end-of-year news conference at The Star on Thursday. “A lot of different variables went into this one and it’s something you’ll see, I don’t know if you’ll really recognize, but we’ll operate a little differently on staff.” Kellen Moore and Dak …

Cowboys, personnel man McClay agree on contract extension
3 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys, personnel man McClay agree on contract extension

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a contract extension for vice president of player personnel Will McClay, who has played a significant role in a series of solid drafts over nearly a decade. McClay has often drawn interest from other teams seeking general managers, but has preferred to stay with the Dallas front office. Owner Jerry Jones …

Cowboys pick ex-Atlanta coach Quinn as defensive coordinator
4 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys pick ex-Atlanta coach Quinn as defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms Monday with former Atlanta coach Dan Quinn as defensive coordinator, turning over a unit that was among the worst in franchise history to someone who built his reputation on defense in Seattle. Quinn was hired in Atlanta in 2015 after two seasons as Seattle’s defensive coordinator. The Seahawks went to the …

Rams special teams coach John Fassel agrees to join Cowboys’ staff
5 years, 2 months ago

Rams special teams coach John Fassel agrees to join Cowboys’ staff

LA Times  

Rams special teams coach John Fassel is leaving the team to join the Dallas Cowboys’ coaching staff. The Rams coaching staff continued to churn Tuesday when longtime special teams coordinator John Fassel agreed to join new coach Mike McCarthy’s Dallas Cowboys staff, people with knowledge of the situation said. Fassel, who also has coached for the Baltimore Ravens and Oakland …

Dallas Cowboys finally move on from Jason Garrett as coach
5 years, 2 months ago

Dallas Cowboys finally move on from Jason Garrett as coach

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys made official Sunday night what they had already signaled: Jason Garrett is out as coach. Garrett was informed he wouldn’t be back for a 10th full season on the same day the Cowboys finished an interview with former Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy, who won a Super Bowl with the Packers on Dallas’ home …

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