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?

On Tuesday, about 15 minutes after Patriots rookie Drake Maye had been named as replacement for Lamar Jackson in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the Steelers announced that Wilson was named a replacement for Josh Allen. Both Jackson and Allen cited injuries as reasons for missing the festivities.

Schotty has been the team’s offensive coordinator for the last two seasons and on the staff for the last three in general, but running a team is a very different thing. Time will tell who joins his staff and whether or not the group includes the likes of Jason Witten,

While the 49ers were down two offensive superstars, Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk, for long stretches in 2024, their absences opened the door for others to contribute. Jordan Mason filled in admirably with McCaffrey out before suffering a season-ending injury.

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.

The Dallas Cowboys finally landed their next head coach. On Friday evening, they announced that Brian Schottenheimer will become the 10th head coach in team history. After parting ways with Mike McCarthy after five seasons,

Jerry Jones has decided to promote offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, son of the legendary Marty Schottenheimer, to head coach for the first time in his career. Schottenheimer enters his new job with arguably the highest level of skepticism that any Cowboys head coach has ever had,

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.