Overview
- Jerry Jones announced the dismissal after reviewing the season and said it was clear that change is needed.
- Dallas allowed 511 points and 30.1 points per game, finishing last in pass defense and third-down defense at over 47% conversions.
- Early reporting indicates the search may favor coaches with prior head-coaching experience, with Brian Flores, Raheem Morris, and Jonathan Gannon among names mentioned.
- Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams posted, "Great things are coming, so happy to be a Cowboy," signaling optimism about a new coordinator.
- Analysts, including Isaiah Stanback, criticized the club’s conservative hiring approach and frequent coordinator turnover, urging Jones to pay for a proven defensive leader given there is no coaching salary cap.