There has been speculation for months that former Cowboys star tight end Jason Witten could join the Dallas coaching staff, and Witten was even mentioned as a potential head coaching candidate for the Cowboys at one point.

Jerry Jones doesn't anticipate Jason Witten to be a part of the Cowboys' coaching staff under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

The Cowboys have retreated into their turtle shell, which continues to harden over the years and is now impacting every alligator-armed attempt to reach success. | From @KDDrummondNFL

If you told Dallas Cowboys fans that their team would let Mike McCarthy leave and then pick Brian Schottenheimer as the new head coach, they might think you’re joking.

The Cowboys informed on Monday that the team will not go that direction just yet. The Cowboys showed in their head coaching search their affinity for those familiar with The Star. While Jerry remains very fond of Witten as a leader, the team has opted not to utilize him on the staff this season.

Schottenheimer, whose contract expired along with Mike McCarthy’s, will now replace his former boss. Former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten could

The Dallas Cowboys extend Will McClay’s contract, securing his talent evaluation expertise as Brian Schottenheimer takes over as head coach.

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones pushed back hard on the notion that his decision to promote offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to be his next head coach was one made out of comfort.

There's a new Dallas Cowboys head coach and it's Brian Schottenheimer. He'll need his biggest strength to prove the doubters wrong amid the Jason Witten rumors. *Brian Schottenheimer's Biggest STRENGTH Could Get The Cowboys Back On

If you told Dallas Cowboys fans that the team would watch Mike McCarthy walk out the door and the team would hire offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as

The Dallas Cowboys are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as the team's next head coach after parting ways with Mike McCarthy.