A big day for Dan Quinn turns out to be a big win for the Dallas Cowboys.
Earlier in the day, reports around the league have said Quinn has informed the team he is returning as the defensive coordinator for the 2022 season.
Later in the afternoon, it was announced that Quinn has been named Assistant Coach of the Year, voted on by the Pro Football Writers Association.
Quinn is the first assistant coach for the Cowboys to receive this award.
Hired a year ago to help turn around one of the worst defenses in franchise history, Quinn was able to do just that.