The Cowboys are reportedly parting ways with head coach Jason Garrett, whose contract is set to expire on January 14th, but the organization still hasn’t formally announced its decision.
The team’s official website ran an article Friday headlined, “As week concludes, still no news on staff,” which acknowledged Friday’s reports and reiterated twice that the team has not made any formal announcement.
ESPN reported Thursday night that Garrett, “failed to meet the established criteria for his return,” following the conversations last February which resulted in Garrett coaching in the final season of his contract without an extension.
Dallas owner Jerry Jones challenged the coach to earn his keep this season in order to stay in the position. The expectation was “to take the next step, which everybody interpreted as an NFC Championship game at minimum,” according to Ed Werder’s report.
The Cowboys finished this season 8-8 (Garrett’s fourth .500 career season), missing the playoffs.
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