Overview
- Schottenheimer said he learned of the owl on Thursday night during game-plan meetings when 72 texts alerted him to the situation.
- He recounted that his wife and son initially tried to shoo the bird before calling animal control, which returned it to its safe domain.
- The coach framed the string of wildlife run-ins with humor, quipping he would put an elephant in his garage if Dallas beats Arizona.
- Reports noted earlier-season incidents involving two family dogs bitten by snakes and his 82-year-old mother’s broken arm before Week 2.
- The story spread widely as the 3-4-1 Cowboys prepare to host the 2-5 Cardinals on Monday Night Football in Week 9.