When owner Jerry Jones said he was ready to make a change, just not prepared to discuss it in the immediate aftermath of the Dallas Cowboys’ regular season finale, he wasn’t kidding. Despite already holding interviews with multiple candidates for the position, the Cowboys had yet to officially relieve head coach Jason Garrett of his duties.
The result has been a week of ridicule, as explanations moved from the front office giving Garrett time to say his goodbyes, knowing his contract officially ended on January 14, to rumors that Garrett was asking the team not to dismiss him until they found their man. Things have come to a head though, a week later in the midst of one of the most exciting wild-card weekends in recent memory. According to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, the team has finally informed Garrett he is out.
Breaking News from @JayGlazer:
The Cowboys have officially informed Jason Garrett he is out as head coach. pic.twitter.com/DRJiTuNHoB
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 5, 2020
The Cowboys have already interviewed out-of-work former coaches Marvin Lewis and Mike McCarthy. They’ve also reportedly reached out to gauge the interest of University of Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley. In addition, several head coaches and staffs are now out of the playoffs and some may be in consideration.
More to come.
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