The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly closing in on hiring their subsequent head coach.
Brian Schottenheimer is anticipated to be named the brand new head coach of the Cowboys, according to longtime reporter Clarence Hill Jr.
“Search for the Cowboys to cross the end line on hiring Brian Schottenheimer no later than Friday, presumably at present,” Hill wrote on X Thursday.
Schottenheimer emerged as a surprise favorite for the Cowboys job earlier within the week. The 51-year-old has been the offensive coordinator in Dallas for the final two seasons.
Schottenheimer, who’s the son of late former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer, has greater than 20 years of expertise as an assistant coach within the NFL. He was the OC of the Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams and New York Jets earlier than touchdown in Dallas.
The Cowboys have been affected person with their head coach search after they parted methods with Mike McCarthy. There gave the impression to be mutual interest between Deion Sanders and the team at one level, however these rumors have since fizzled.
Schottenheimer wouldn’t be a flashy rent for the Cowboys, however his familiarity with the franchise probably gave him a leg up with Jerry Jones and firm. One report indicated that Dallas would possibly add another big name to their list of candidates, however it feels like a call has been reached.