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Former Seahawks OC Brian Schottenheimer named Cowboys head coach

If you have received an opportunity for a second head coaching job interview, you have clearly done something right.

Brian Schottenheimer, formerly the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordinator, has now been named the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. On Wednesday, Schottenheimer was granted a second interview for the position, and the Cowboys made the hiring official on Friday.

Congrats, Coach Schottenheimer! u2b50ufe0f

Tune in to the official introductory press conference Monday, January 27th at 11am CT.#DallasCowboys | : https://t.co/VFHlroDWjz pic.twitter.com/2D7MM7nIMZ— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) January 25, 2025

Schottenheimer was Seattle’s offensive coordinator from 2018-2020, overseeing a potent Seahawks offense that set a franchise record by scoring 459 points during the 2020 season.