The Dallas Cowboys requested an interview with Atlanta Falcons tight ends coach Kevin Koger regarding the team's vacant offensive coordinator
Jones made the comfortable move that likely won't cost too much to replace Mike McCarthy as the Cowboys head coach
For Cowboys officials, Schottenheimer became the logical choice regardless of what others thought because of the continuity he brings to the position. Schottenheimer joined the organization as an offensive consultant in 2022 and served as the team’s offensive coordinator for the past two seasons.
America’s Team will have some Gator flavor as the Dallas Cowboys have hired former Florida Gators quarterback Brian Schottenheimer as head coach. Per ESPN, Dallas owner Jerry Jones has made Schottenheimer the 10th coach in franchise history.
Dallas has promoted Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Scottenheimer to be the franchise's 10th head coach -- and the ninth under Jones' ownership that began in 1989 -- the team announced Friday night.
Schottenheimer began his coaching career back in 1997 when he landed an assistant position with the St. Louis Rams. Over the years, he has served on the coaching staff for teams such as the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars and several others.
“Brian Schottenheimer is known as a career assistant,” Jones said, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. “He ain’t Brian no more,” Jones puzzlingly added. “He is now known as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.”
DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys have found their new head coach: Brian Schottenheimer, the team's offensive coordinator the last two seasons. Schottenheimer replaces Mike McCarthy, who split ways with Dallas after the injury-riddled Cowboys struggled to a 7-10 record in 2024.
To say the NFL is perplexed at Jerry Jones' choice for Dallas' next head coach would be a massive understatement.
Former Florida quarterback Brian Schottenheimer was named the coach of the Dallas Cowboys on Friday. Schottenheimer, who backed up UF Heisman Trophy winner and 1996 national champion Danny Wuerffel, will be officially introduced today at noon at the Cowboys’ news conference.
The Dallas Cowboys made their decision late Friday night. After hearing for several days that they were zeroing in on Brian Schottenheimer, Dallas named him th