The Dallas Cowboys have hired Brian Schottenheimer to replace Mike McCarthy as the team’s head coach. Here’s what fans need to know about the 10th head coach in Cowboys history.

After the Dallas Cowboys didn’t reach an agreement to retain coach Mike McCarthy, owner Jerry Jones chose a successor from within and promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, in a move that would have been seen as stunning as recently as a few days ago.

The Dallas Cowboys failed to meet expectations during the 2024 NFL season, finishing with a 7-10 record and missing the postseason. The Cowboys finished third in the NFC East and will now have to watch their divisional rivals,