Dallas is hiring Brian Schottenheimer to take over on the sidelines, <a href="https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/brian-schottenheimer-officially-named-newest-cowboys-head-coach" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the team announced Friday night</a>.

Schottenheimer was the team’s offensive coordinator for the last two seasons under Mike McCarthy, who was dismissed after the season. 

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<figcaption>Brian Schottenheimer looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. <span class="credit">AP</span></figcaption>

It will be the 51-year-old’s first-ever head coaching job.

Schottenheimer previously served as the offensive coordinator with the Jets (2006-11), the Rams (2012-14) and the Seahawks (2018-20).

His dad, Marty, won 200 games as a head coach and is in the Chiefs Hall of Fame.

The Cowboys have a new head coach.{ai:summary}<p>The Dallas Cowboys have appointed Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, following the dismissal of Mike McCarthy. Schottenheimer, 51, previously served as the team's offensive coordinator and has held similar roles with the Jets, Rams, and Seahawks.</p><p>This marks Schottenheimer's first head coaching position, following a family legacy in coaching, as his father, Marty, is a Hall of Fame coach. #sports</p>

Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as next head coach in NFL shocker

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