The Cowboys informed on Monday that the team will not go that direction just yet. The Cowboys showed in their head coaching search their affinity for those familiar with The Star. While Jerry remains very fond of Witten as a leader, the team has opted not to utilize him on the staff this season.

The Dallas Cowboys have begun their search for a head coach with interviews set up with a few candidates now, but how could a decision in favor of one target potentially impact the rival San Francisco 49ers?

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys ... a few months after the Cowboys lost to Sanders and the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game. The 49ers went on to win ...

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys ... a few months after the Cowboys lost to Sanders and the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game. The 49ers went on to win ...

Schottenheimer replaced Mike McCarthy, who recently departed after five seasons. McCarthy (49-35) led the Cowboys to the postseason three times, getting just one victory. McCarthy also produced three consecutive 12-win seasons.

Current Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is seen as a favorite for the team’s pick to replace Mike McCarthy — but he’s not the only name being floated for the job.

Brian Schottenheimer appears to be furthest along the road to a job offer, but Kellen Moore is more widely regarded around the league as a play-caller who is adapting to league trends.

It looks like a Cowboys head coach candidate and interviewee is now out of the race.

It was generally anticipated that former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten would join the team's coaching staff for this season, but owner Jerry Jones squashed that Monday.

Brian Schottenheimer has reportedly landed two key additions to his Dallas Cowboys staff. The Cowboys introduced Schottenheimer as their new head coach on Monday. He'll replace Mike McCarthy after spending the last two seasons as Dallas' offensive coordinator.

For now, at least. Hooker is active as the backup quarterback behind Jared Goff for the Lions' game tonight against the San Francisco 49ers, while the newly re-signed Teddy Bridgewater was ...

Mike McCarthy is out in Dallas, and the first Cowboys head coaching search since the 2019 offseason is underway. We’ll be keeping track of all the developments, interviews, and rumors below ( Deion Sanders, anyone ?), as the organization closes in on a new leader.