The Dallas Cowboys chose coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as the 10th coach in franchise history, the team announced Friday night.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is going through the process of appointing a new offensive coordinator after relieving Ryan Grubb of his duties. Thus far, Macdonald has identified, at least publicly,

A familiar face, Schottenheimer steps into the role after orchestrating the Cowboys' offense as the offensive coordinator for the past two seasons, despite not calling plays. He succeeds Mike McCarthy, whose tenure ended following the team's disappointing 7-10 finish in 2024.

After the Dallas Cowboys didn’t reach an agreement to retain coach Mike McCarthy, owner Jerry Jones chose a successor from within and promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, in a move that would have been seen as stunning as recently as a few days ago.

As a group phone call shows, Schottenheimer is very much a "Dak-friendly'' hire ... with the next question to be answered: Will it ever be a Cowboys Nation-friendly hire?

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.

Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who formerly filled that job for the Cowboys, was the first to interview in the wake of McCarthy’s departure. Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and Seattle assistant head coach Leslie Frazier were next.

Jerry Jones' search to replace Mike McCarthy didn't take him far. The Cowboys are hiring Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach.

Schottenheimer becomes the 10th head coach in franchise history as the Cowboys look to the post-Mike McCarthy era.

Brian Schottenheimer has not been a head coach at any level, but Dallas' offensive coordinator agreed to terms on Friday to replace Mike McCarthy and become the 10th head coach

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth has learned that offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, 51, will be Cowboys' next head coach. Schottenheimer is taking over a club that finished 7-10 last season under Mike McCarthy, whose contract expired earlier this month after five seasons leading the team.