2 months, 1 week ago

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

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 quarterback in 2015 and was Prescott’s backup in 2017 before retiring as a player and immediately becoming his position coach. Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has spoken informally with Colorado coach Deion Sanders, a Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback who spent five seasons with the Cowboys.

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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. …

1 month ago

Saints to hire Eagles QB coach Doug Nussmeier as OC: Reports

New York Times

The New Orleans Saints are adding another member of the Super Bowl champion Eagles to Kellen Moore’s staff, with Philadelphia quarterback coach Doug Nussmeier coming on board as the offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. Nussmeier was retained by Mike McCarthy in 2020 amid the head coaching transition and was promoted to quarterbacks coach under offensive coordinator Moore. When Moore …

1 month ago

Eagles promote Kevin Patullo to offensive coordinator following Kellen Moore’s departure for Saints

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have promoted Kevin Patullo to offensive coordinator following the departure of Kellen Moore, the team announced Wednesday. Patullo joined the Eagles’ staff as passing game coordinator in 2021 when coach Nick Sirianni was hired, and he became associate head coach in 2023. Patullo takes over an offense that was second in the …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eagles’ Super Bowl-winning coordinator Kellen Moore will become the Saints head coach

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Kellen Moore, who oversaw the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles ' offense this season, has agreed to return to the site of his latest triumph as the next coach of the New Orleans Saints. Recognizing Philadelphia’s strength as a running team — with its big, physical offensive line, star running back Saquon Barkley and mobile quarterback Jalen …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Early 2025 NFL Power Rankings: Where do Eagles, Chiefs stand after Super Bowl?

New York Times

The NFL has a new champion for the first time in three years after the Philadelphia Eagles dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX. Kansas City Chiefs Post-regular season ranking: 3 What’s new? GO DEEPER Patrick Mahomes’ legacy, a shaken Chiefs dynasty and what comes next: Sando’s Pick Six Post-regular season ranking: 2 What’s new? Los Angeles …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Saints announce Eagles OC Kellen Moore as next head coach

New York Times

The New Orleans Saints officially announced the hiring of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as their next head coach on Tuesday morning. Moore took his second offensive coordinator job in 2023 under Chargers coach Brandon Staley in what turned out to be Moore’s only season with the club after a 5-12 finish. Moore’s offense helped the Cowboys’ Tony Pollard …

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 …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s future a hot topic at the Super Bowl

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore smiled expectantly as a crowd of New Orleans-based reporters rushed to crowd around him and start peppering him with questions about his future. “He’s had a tremendous career and done a lot of really good things.” Moore hasn’t had extensive experience in New Orleans but has a relationship with the family …

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 …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saints home in on Kellen Moore, tell other candidates they are moving on: Sources

New York Times

The New Orleans Saints are closing in on their next head coach, with all signs pointing to Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as the likely choice. Moore, 35, is one of only three candidates known to have taken multiple interviews with New Orleans this hiring cycle, including New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

With Aaron Glenn going to the Jets, 4 head coaching vacancies remain

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2 months ago

With Aaron Glenn going to the Jets, 4 head coaching vacancies remain

Associated Press

Aaron Glenn is joining Ben Johnson on the move to a head coaching position. With Glenn going to New York, Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, four head coaching vacancies remain. Las Vegas Raiders Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco were fired after one season, opening a path for new minority owner Tom Brady …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

2 months, 1 week ago

NFL teams are conducting long, extensive searches for their next head coaches

Associated Press

Mike Vrabel is in New England. He brought in former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer six years after he last coached and they won the franchise’s last Super Bowl 29 years ago with a team Johnson assembled. The Raiders have scheduled interviews with Carroll, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Broncos DC Vance Joseph, Ravens OC Todd …

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. …

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 …

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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

4 months, 1 week ago

Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel, Deion Sanders top star-studded 2025 NFL head coach candidate list

New York Times

Two teams, the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints, have already fired their head coaches, and they surely won’t be the last teams to make a change at the top. Perhaps teams will look at Dan Quinn’s early success with the Washington Commanders and think Spagnuolo could be a comparable example as a second-time head coach who would inject …

Dak Prescott’s injury leaves difficult assessments for owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys

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4 months, 1 week ago

Dak Prescott’s injury leaves difficult assessments for owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — While the Dallas Cowboys wait for word on possible season-ending surgery for Dak Prescott’s torn hamstring, they don’t have a healthy quarterback or head coach under contract beyond this season. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones is left to assess the future of coach Mike McCarthy without the franchise QB, and the offseason decision on Prescott’s backup …

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 …

7 months ago

At least 9 playoff teams from the 2023 NFL season enter this year with new play-callers

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan’s decision to bring in an outsider to run the San Francisco 49ers defense backfired last season when the previously dominant unit took a step back in 2023 under Steve Wilks. The other new play-callers for teams that made the postseason in 2023 are offensive coordinators Liam Coen in Tampa Bay and Arthur Smith in …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys 53-man roster projection: How things look entering first preseason game

New York Times

OXNARD, Calif. — Eleven training camp practices is a little too early for the Dallas Cowboys to start breaking down how they plan to trim their roster to a final 53. “We really haven’t had one personnel meeting where you sit down and say, ‘Hey, talk through every guy.’ That’ll come after the first game.” The first preseason game is …

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 …

1 year, 1 month ago

Commanders finalize their coaching staff, hire ex-Eagles OC Brian Johnson as pass game coordinator

Associated Press

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders finalized their coaching staff Thursday, hiring former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and several others. Also working under offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury are tight ends coach David Raih, who came from Tampa Bay, and David Blough, a QB who was on Detroit’s practice squad last season. I think whoever the quarterback is, he’ll …

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 …

1 year, 1 month ago

Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say

Associated Press

The Washington Commanders have an agreement with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. He became Washington’s choice after Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, considered a top candidate, told teams Tuesday he was staying with Detroit and the Seahawks hired Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald on Wednesday. …

1 year, 2 months ago

Falcons interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, meet again with Carolina assistant Ejiro Evero

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel had an in-person interview with the Atlanta Falcons to discuss their head coaching vacancy on Wednesday. Earlier Wednesday, the Falcons met again with Carolina defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, who joined Rams assistant Raheem Morris and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick in receiving second interviews. The Falcons have interviewed Detroit Lions offensive coordinator …

1 year, 2 months ago

Falcons interview Rams’ Raheem Morris, Bills’ Joe Brady after 2nd meeting with Bill Belichick

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coach and interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady on Saturday for their head coaching vacancy. The virtual interviews with Morris and Brady came one day after former longtime New England coach Bill Belichick completed his second interview with the Falcons. Brady, the Bills’ quarterbacks …

1 year, 2 months ago

Dallas coordinator Dan Quinn 5th to interview for the Titans’ coaching job

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans interviewed Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn virtually Wednesday night, making him the fifth to interview for their head coaching job. Quinn joins Las Vegas Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce, Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan and Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka. Quinn has been Dallas’ coordinator since 2021, and …

1 year, 2 months ago

The Cowboys are keeping Mike McCarthy: Here are 5 things that must change in Year 5

New York Times

Judging by the social media responses over the last few days, most Dallas Cowboys fans were not expecting the team to “run it back” next season. Fresh off Sunday’s embarrassing season-ending loss at the hands of the Green Bay Packers, many thought Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would be looking to make significant offseason changes. Jones revealed Wednesday night that he …

1 year, 2 months ago

Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Bill Belichick signaled he’s ready to get back to coaching less than a week after parting with the New England Patriots, speaking with the Atlanta Falcons about their vacant position. The Falcons announced Monday night they have interviewed the 71-year-old Belichick, who left the Patriots on Thursday after 24 seasons and a record six Super Bowl championships. The …

1 year, 2 months ago

Falcons interview Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for head coaching job

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons conducted a virtual interview with Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, a former University of Georgia assistant, for their head coaching vacancy on Friday. The Falcons’ list of possible candidates is believed to include Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Ravens assistant head coach Anthony Weaver. Former Falcons interim …

1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers interview Giff Smith, Kellen Moore for coaching job

LA Times

Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, left, and interim coach Giff Smith walk the sideline during a game against the Denver Broncos on Dec. 31, 2023. The Chargers announced they interviewed internal candidates Giff Smith and Kellen Moore for their head coach opening Tuesday. Moore, 34, was the Chargers’ offensive coordinator in 2023, a position he held with Dallas the previous …

1 year, 2 months ago

NFL head coaching candidates: Lions’ Ben Johnson, Cowboys’ Dan Quinn and other hot names

New York Times

With the NFL regular season now in the books, the dreaded Black Monday is here, and it will not take long for teams to begin lining up interviews for head coaching vacancies. Antonio Pierce, Raiders interim head coach The former NFL linebacker won over the Raiders locker room while providing stability following Josh McDaniels’ Oct. 31 firing. GO DEEPER Raiders' …

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Stefon Diggs to New England Patriots? Rumour mills churning as WR takes first free agency visit

Hindustan Times

Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs has reportedly begun exploring his options in free agency, with his first team visit taking place in Foxboro to meet with the New England Patriots, according to The Athletic. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Diggs continues recovering from an ACL tear that prematurely ended his 2024 season with the Houston Texans. Patriots …

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