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Cowboys Rumors: Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley Linked If Jason Garrett Is Fired

If the Dallas Cowboys decide to make a change at head coach after this season, Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley is reportedly a strong candidate to take over in 2020.

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Riley could be considered by the Cowboys if Jason Garrett is fired thanks to Riley's connection with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Jones' family through current Arkansas quarterback John Stephen Jones:

Ian Rapoport

From @NFLGameDay: The #Cowboys won't fire Jason Garrett midseason, but why is #Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley a name to watch if they do? The Jones family already is close to Riley thanks to the courtship of walk-on QB John Stephen Jones.