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The Cowboys finished 7-10 this season under McCarthy, missing the playoffs after three straight 12-5 campaigns. Schottenheimer inherits a team featuring Dak Prescott, who signed a record $240 million contract in September, averaging $60 million annually.

The Dallas Cowboys say offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has agreed on a deal to become the storied franchise’s next coach.

The Dallas Cowboys say offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has agreed to become the storied franchise's next coach.

The Dallas Cowboys will introduce new head coach Brian Schottenheimer at a news conference on Monday morning. Watch live on FOX 4 and on this page.

After teasing bigger names in brighter lights, Jerry Jones ultimately hired low-key assistant Brian Schottenheimer under the cover of night.

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has agreed on a deal to become the storied franchise's next coach, the team announced Friday.

Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells and assistant head coach Sean Payton watch with Keyshawn Johnson (19) on the sidelines during the final minute of19-13 loss to the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. on Sunday, October 2, 2005. Pa

Jerry Jones, who also acts as the franchise's general manager, acknowledged that he had strayed considerably from beaten path in his latest search for a head coach to lead his beloved Cowboys.

Former #Bears coach Matt Eberflus is headed to Dallas today for an interview, and as long as all goes well, he's expected to be named the #Cowboys defensive coordinator, per sources. A big hire for new coach Brian Schottenheimer that should be finalized soon. pic.twitter.com/SzPnV07Lkp

The Dallas Cowboys say offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has agreed on a deal to become the storied franchise’s next coach.