Tag: Brian Schottenheimer

Aug 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons walks off the field after the game against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Cowboys coach to talk to Micah Parsons about actions during preseason game

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Dallas Cowboys first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer plans to meet with disgruntled All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons on Sunday about his actions during the team’s preseason win Friday over the Atlanta Falcons.

Parsons, 26, has missed the entire three-game preseason during his hold-in while in a contract dispute. He was the only Cowboys player not wearing a jersey while on the sidelines in Friday’s game. He was observed lying down on a training table behind the team bench while the Cowboys were on offense in the third quarter.

Schottenheimer said on Saturday in a conference call with reporters that he wants to talk with Parsons about the matter, which went viral on social media.

“Without talking to Micah, I need to figure out what he was doing and why he was doing it,” Schottenheimer said during the conference call, per ESPN. “So until I talk to him, I’m obviously not going to talk about it.”

Parsons posted on social media after the game a quote-tweet of WFAA’s Mike Leslie’s post that said the player was on the training table for “a relatively short portion of the evening.”

“I’d never disrespect the guys out there fighting for their lives,” said Parsons, a four-time Pro Bowl honoree (2021-24) and two-time first-team All-Pro (2021, 2022).

Schottenheimer said an MRI on Parsons’ back on Friday was “pretty clean” after Parsons had mentioned back tightness at minicamp in June. The coach expects Parsons to be ready to play for the season opener on Sept. 4 against the host Philadelphia Eagles.

“I think (defensive end) is an area that we’re pretty deep,” Schottenheimer said.

It’s the latest episode in an almost daily soap opera between Parsons, who has asked to be traded, and the Cowboys and longtime owner Jerry Jones.

Late Thursday night, Parsons scrubbed the Cowboys from his social media bios and posted what could be considered a farewell video to the organization.

Parsons is in the final year of his contract, which is the fifth-year option teams hold for first-round picks, and the Cowboys could use the franchise tag to retain him in 2026 and ’27. From Jones’ perspective, he considers Parsons essentially under contract for not only 2025, but the next three seasons.

“I can’t imagine anybody sitting out for three years, at all,” Jones said in the interview Friday.

Parsons’ profiles in his Twitter and Instagram pages both tout his Penn State background with a “TBD” now in place of the Cowboys as his employer. And on TikTok, he posted a video that contained a photo gallery of Parsons, in his Cowboys uniform, that contained game photos that could have been taken as the All-Pro both waving goodbye and blowing kisses.

Jones chatted with Michael Irvin on the YouTube channel of the Cowboys legend and detailed what he said was the contract offer to Parsons, which would have made the defensive star the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.

“Nobody appreciates Micah Parsons more than the Cowboys or me,” Jones said. “Nobody has ever offered him more money than I have to play football. Period.”

Parsons and Jones met earlier this year to discuss contract parameters, among other things. Jones has said the two had a deal in place. Parsons has said it was the framework for discussions between Jones and Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta.

“When we wanted to send the details to the agent, the agent told us to stick it up our a–,” Jones said. “Just so you’re clear.”

It was not clear when the Cowboys contacted Mulugheta, whether it was soon after the meeting or since Parsons publicly requested a trade Aug. 1 as his relationship with the front office continued to diminish.

Parsons attended training camp but did not participate, and the video has only stirred speculation that he will sit out the season and sacrifice his huge pay raise for 2025.

The Cowboys selected Parsons with the No. 12 overall pick of the 2021 draft, and he signed a four-year, $17.1 million contract. The Cowboys picked up his fifth-year, $24.007 million option for this season.

–Field Level Media

Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) looks on before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Cowboys optimistic Micah Parsons will play in opener

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Dallas Cowboys first-year coach Brian Schottenheimer said he is confident Micah Parsons will take the field for a Week 1 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Rumors have swirled since the beginning of the month when the All-Pro edge rusher requested a trade, stating on social media that “I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys.”

Both sides remain in a stalemate as Parsons continues a hold-in. He has sat out all training camp practices while seeking a long-term extension to make him one of the NFL’s highest-paid defensive players. However, the four-time Pro Bowler has attended team meetings and walkthroughs.

“The business side of it is going to take care of itself,” Schottenheimer said Wednesday. “I think at the end of the day, we feel like Micah’s going to be out there when we line up against Philadelphia here in 15 days or whatever it is.

“I feel good about that, yeah.”

Parsons, 26, is under contract with a fifth-year option that would pay him $24 million in 2025.

In 63 games over four seasons with Dallas, the superstar pass rusher has 256 tackles (63 for loss), 112 quarterback hits, 52.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.

He tallied 12 sacks, 43 tackles and two forced fumbles in 13 games last year.

The Cowboys must finalize roster cuts down to 53 players by Tuesday, and the status of Parsons will affect other moves ahead of the team’s meeting with the Super Bowl champions.

“I feel good that Micah’s going to be out there against the Philadelphia Eagles,” Schottenheimer said, smiling. “All those things will play into things.”

–Field Level Media

Nov 10, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) rushes the passer in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Cowboys expect Micah Parsons at voluntary workouts amid negotiations

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Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he expects star Micah Parsons to take part in the team’s voluntary offseason workouts despite ongoing contract negotiations.

The workouts begin Monday.

The Dallas Morning News reported late last week that Parsons was seeking a record-setting $200 million contract extension that would make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. And while there had been thoughts that the pass rusher would hold out of team activities until a deal is done, Schottenheimer said at the NFL annual meeting in Florida that he didn’t think so.

“Hey, look, at the end of the day this is a business and when you’re dealing with the money that’s being tossed around, not just with Micah but with the big-name players, negotiations sometimes take time,” the first-year coach said, per ESPN. “I feel very comfortable. Micah said he’s going to be around. I think that he wants to be. I think we’re all very comfortable with that.”

With the departure of longtime defensive leader DeMarcus Lawrence, Parsons has a chance to fill that void.

“Micah’s excited about the opportunity to step up in a leadership role,” Schottenheimer said. “There’s no reason he shouldn’t. The best teams I’ve ever been around, their best players are their best leaders, and so again, I think the more you’re around, the more you have a chance to influence the guys, and not just the guys that are back but there’s a bunch of new faces. We’ve added the free agency group. We’re going to add some guys in the draft. That’s a part of the puzzle. But I know he’s excited about that. I think that’s one of the reasons why he will be around.”

Parsons, 25, recorded 12 sacks, 43 tackles and two forced fumbles in 13 games (all starts) last season.

A Pro Bowl selection in each of his first four seasons in the league, Parsons has totaled 256 tackles (63 for loss), 112 quarterback hits, 52.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 63 career games (all starts).

–Field Level Media

Aug 5, 2024; Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey during a press conference at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Report: Ken Dorsey under consideration for Cowboys OC job

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Ken Dorsey is considered a candidate for the vacant offensive coordinator position with the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN reported on Thursday.

The position is open after then-offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer was promoted to the role of head coach.

Schottenheimer, who did not hold play-calling responsibilities this past season under then-head coach Mike McCarthy, is expected to call plays for the Cowboys in 2025.

Dorsey, 43, was fired earlier this month after one season as the offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns.

The Browns’ offense was hampered by rotating quarterbacks and another season-ending injury to running back Nick Chubb. Cleveland mustered an NFL-low 15.2 points per game. Dorsey assumed the play-calling role midway through the season.

This is the second consecutive season that Dorsey has been fired. The Buffalo Bills dismissed him 10 games into the 2023 season amid perception the Josh Allen-led offense was underachieving.

–Field Level Media

Jan 27, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer speaks to the media at a press conference at the Star. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

New Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer touts hard work, love

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The Dallas Cowboys’ revamped coaching staff is starting to take shape with Brian Schottenheimer introduced as the team’s new head coach Monday, while reports surfaced that former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is set to become his defensive coordinator.

Schottenheimer was promoted by owner Jerry Jones from his role as an assistant under former head coach Mike McCarthy. Schottenheimer was the offensive coordinator in Dallas the past two seasons.

Schottenheimer is the third Dallas assistant to be promoted to head coach under Jones, joining Dave Campo and Jason Garrett.

“From a football family in the Schottenheimers to the Joneses, thank you guys for this incredible, incredible opportunity,” Schottenheimer said. “And I look forward to working closely with the entire family to continue the legacy and the tradition of this football team.”

A number of Cowboys players were in attendance at the introductory press conference, including quarterback Dak Prescott.

“We’re looking for world-class competitors, guys who want to compete every day to be the best versions of themselves,” Schottenheimer said. “We are looking for people with a relentless work ethic. I was taught at an early age by my father (former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer) that you can outwork people in this business.”

The Cowboys have favored offensive coaches under Jones, who hired McCarthy in 2020 to replace Garrett. Garrett was head coach in Dallas from 2010-19. He took over for Wade Phillips, who spent most of 3 1/2 seasons as coach after following Bill Parcells.

Schottenheimer has been an NFL assistant for more than 25 years. He did not hold play-calling responsibilities with the Cowboys under McCarthy.

“To do what we need to do will take incredible amounts of hard work but we’re going to do it together,” Schottenheimer said. “Our team, the Dallas Cowboys, will be driven by a competitive spirit and a love for one another.”

In five seasons, McCarthy led the Cowboys to three 12-5 campaigns. The team went 6-10 in his first season in 2020 then went 7-10 last season when Prescott missed the final nine games with a hamstring injury.

Now Jones will turn the team over to Schottenheimer, who has no head coaching experience, even though he has been an NFL assistant as far back as 1997 and has worked on the staffs of nine different organizations, including the St. Louis Rams twice.

“Without this being about me in any way, if you don’t think I can operate outside my comfort zone, you are so wrong,” Jones said. “(Hiring Schottenheimer) is as big a risk as you can take. No head coaching experience.”

Eberflus, 54, was fired by the Chicago Bears after serving as their head coach the past three seasons and compiling a 14-32 record. He had served as the Indianapolis Colts’ defensive coordinator the previous four seasons.

In four seasons on the staff of the Cowboys from 2011-17, Eberflus served as linebackers coach and added passing-game coordinator duties in 2016.

–Field Level Media

Jul 30, 2024; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Cowboys promote OC Brian Schottenheimer to head coach

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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 in Cowboys history.

The son of the late Marty Schottenheimer, Brian Schottenheimer served as an assistant under McCarthy the past three seasons. He joined the Cowboys as an analyst in 2022 and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2023 when Kellen Moore was fired.

Moore, currently the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator, was also in the running to succeed McCarthy and participated in a virtual interview last week.

Schottenheimer, 51, also beat out former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and Seattle Seahawks assistant Leslie Frazier, who interviewed for the role. Saleh was hired on Friday as the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator.

Schottenheimer is the third Dallas assistant to be promoted to head coach under team owner Jerry Jones, joining Dave Campo and Jason Garrett.

The Cowboys have favored offensive coaches under Jones, who hired McCarthy in 2020 to replace Garrett. Garrett was head coach in Dallas from 2010-19. He took over for Wade Phillips, who spent most of 3 1/2 seasons as coach after following Bill Parcells.

Schottenheimer has been an NFL assistant for more than 25 years. He did not hold play-calling responsibilities with the Cowboys under McCarthy.

McCarthy broke into the NFL in 1993 as a quality control coach with the Kansas City Chiefs, working for Marty Schottenheimer. In 1998, Brian Schottenheimer became an offensive assistant on the same coaching staff.

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Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer on the field before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer to talk HC job

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer are scheduled to meet this week, with the longtime assistant viewed as a legitimate candidate to replace Mike McCarthy as head coach in Dallas.

Schottenheimer, 51, has never been a head coach at any level. The son of the late Marty Schottenheimer, Brian Schottenheimer served as an assistant under McCarthy the past three seasons. He joined the Cowboys as an analyst in 2022 and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2023 when Kellen Moore was fired.

Moore, who joined the Los Angeles Chargers for one season and is currently offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, is also a candidate in Dallas. He interviewed virtually with Jones last week. Former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh also interviewed last week.

Dallas reportedly is scheduled to interview former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera and completed an interview Monday with Seattle Seahawks assistant head coach Leslie Frazier.

The Cowboys have favored offensive coaches under Jones, who hired McCarthy in 2020 to replace Jason Garrett. Garrett was head coach in Dallas from 2010-19. He took over for Wade Phillips, who spent most of four seasons as coach and followed Bill Parcells.

Brian Schottenheimer has been an NFL assistant for more than 25 years. He did not hold play-calling responsibilities with the Cowboys under McCarthy.

McCarthy broke into the NFL in 1993 as a quality control coach with the Kansas City Chiefs, working for Marty Schottenheimer. In 1998, Brian Schottenheimer became an offensive assistant on the same coaching staff.

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Sep 19, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars passing game coordinator Brian Schottenheimer against the Denver Broncos at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys tab Brian Schottenheimer as OC

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The Dallas Cowboys named Brian Schottenheimer as the team’s new offensive coordinator on Saturday.

Schottenheimer, who served as an offensive consultant for the Cowboys during the 2022 season, will fill the position previously held by Kellen Moore.

Moore spent four seasons in that role before agreeing to part ways with the Cowboys last week. He has since joined the Los Angeles Chargers as their offensive coordinator.

“I am very happy to have Brian take on this key role with our team. He has been an important part of our staff already and has a great grasp of where we are and where we want to go,” Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy said in a statement. “Brian also has an exceptionally strong foundation, history and relationships beyond his time here that translate very well into understanding what our approach to operating and executing will be for the future. This will be an exciting and efficient transition for us that I am confident will help yield the growth and results we all want and expect.”

Schottenheimer, 49, was the Jacksonville Jaguars’ passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2021. He was the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordinator from 2018-20, a role he previously held with the then-St. Louis Rams (2012-14) and New York Jets (2006-11).

“I am thrilled and thankful for this exciting opportunity and embrace the high standards and expectations that come with this role and the Dallas Cowboys organization,” Schottenheimer said in a statement. “Having long-standing, great respect and appreciation for Mike McCarthy as a person, a leader and a head coach makes this a very rewarding and compelling moment for me. The ability to win with great teammates that share the same goals, and alignment with how to reach them, makes this special for me and I am very grateful for it.”

He is the son of the late Marty Schottenheimer, a former head coach of the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington and then then-San Diego Chargers.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced Wednesday that McCarthy would call the offensive plays for the team next season.

–Field Level Media

Oct 10, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars passing game coordinator Brian Schottenheimer walks down the sideline during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Cowboys adding Brian Schottenheimer to staff

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The Dallas Cowboys are adding Brian Schottenheimer to the coaching staff, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.

Per Sports Illustrated, Schottenheimer will join the team as a football analyst and help defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.

Schottenheimer, 48, was the Jacksonville Jaguars’ passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach last season. He was the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordinator from 2018-20, a role he previously held with the then-St. Louis Rams (2012-14) and New York Jets (2006-11).

He is the son of the late Marty Schottenheimer, a former head coach of the Cleveland Browns, then-San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs.

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Jaguars Passing Game Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer with quarterbacks (16) Trevor Lawrence and (3) C.J. Beathard on the practice fields outside TIAA Bank Field during the Jacksonville Jaguars mandatory veterans minicamp session Monday morning, June 14, 2021. Jki 061421 Jaguarsveteransminicamp 22

Jags’ Brian Schottenheimer: ‘Too early’ to name starting QB

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Jacksonville passing-game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence hasn’t locked up the Jaguars’ starting job … yet.

“It’s still too early to say how this thing’s going to play out,” Schottenheimer said, according to ESPN.

Too early for Schottenheimer, perhaps, but all signs point to the former Clemson quarterback being under center when the Jaguars kick off the season at Houston on Sept. 12.

Lawrence is the overwhelming favorite to be the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year at +300 at PointsBet.

The 6-foot-6 Lawrence is regarded as a generational talent and the 21-year-old face of the franchise, which drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick on April 29.

He was 34-2 as a three-year starter at Clemson, completing 66.6 percent of his passes for 10,098 yards with 90 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. Lawrence led the Tigers to the College Football Playoff national championship as a 2018 freshman.

The other quarterbacks on first-year head coach Urban Meyer’s roster are Gardner Minshew II, C.J. Beathard and Jake Luton.

–Field Level Media