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Brian Schottenheimer Named Dallas Cowboys Head Coach on 4-Year Deal

Jan 25, 2025, 02:47 AM

The Dallas Cowboys have officially appointed Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, marking his first NFL head coaching position at the age of 51. Schottenheimer, who previously served as the team's offensive coordinator, replaces Mike McCarthy, whose contract expired earlier this month. The hiring was announced late on Friday night, and Schottenheimer is set to be introduced at an official press conference on Monday, January 27th at 11:00 am. The decision to hire Schottenheimer, who has been with the Cowboys since 2022, initially as a consultant and then as offensive coordinator, reflects a strategy of maintaining continuity, particularly with quarterback Dak Prescott, whose contract aligns with Schottenheimer's new 4-year deal. Jerry Jones, the Cowboys' owner, emphasized Schottenheimer's transition from a career assistant to head coach, stating, 'He ain’t Brian no more. He is now known as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.' The Cowboys have also been linked with former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus as a potential defensive coordinator under Schottenheimer's new regime.