NFL Network's Jane Slater reports that Jerry Jones previously envisioned Jason Witten as an "heir apparent" to head coach Mike McCarthy.

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.

The Dallas Cowboys and coach Mike McCarthy parting ways on Monday came as somewhat of a surprise given team owner and general manager Jerry Jones' final words about McCarthy at the conclusion of the 2024 regular season.

It seems as though Jerry Jones had a master plan for the Dallas Cowboys head coaching position, which was surely flawless in his mind. NFL insider Jane Slater s

An NFL Network report claims that Jason Witten was planned to be heir apparent to Mike McCarthy before owner Jerry Jones botched the Dallas Cowboys plans.

Head coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys officially parted ways earlier this week after the two sides failed to agree to a new contract. According

Jason Witten, Cowboys legend and franchise leader in multiple categories, is being floated as a potential replacement for head coach Mike McCarthy.

Speculation of Jason Witten coaching the Dallas Cowboys didn't materialize. The former Cowboys tight end was floated as a potential candidate to replace Mike McCarthy. Witten was also discussed for another assistant role before Dallas hired offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as its new head

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

Could former NFL tight end Jason Witten have a future with the Dallas Cowboys in a coaching capacity? It sounds as though team owner Jerry Jones

Fallout from Mike McCarthy’s exit hits Day 2; speculation still swirls about several big names. Kellen Moore reacts to Dallas questions.

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is a name that's been brought up as a possible replacement for former head coach Mike McCarthy, who left the organization following the expiration of ...