March 19th Harris Promotion Official Rumors that Dallas defensive backs coach Al Harris would be promoted to assistant head coach began shortly after defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer was hired, but the Cowboys have now made the move official.
Harris' promotion was confirmed Tuesday in a statement from head coach Mike McCarthy.
“Al has been a very influential member of our coaching staff and team,” McCarthy said. “We look forward to his leadership in this expanded role. He is a highly effective leader and motivator and our entire team is excited as he takes this higher step. You will benefit.”
Harris will continue to coach the secondary and serve in a dual role for Dallas.
“I'm grateful to Coach McCarthy and the Cowboys for entrusting me with the responsibility of assisting their championship-winning head coach,” Harris said in a statement. “We have a strong and talented group that can accomplish our goals…We are grateful for the opportunity to continue what we started in 2020.”
This is a strong step for Harris, who was denied the opportunity to interview with Dan Quinn's staff with the Washington Commanders, but is preparing to take over as defensive coordinator (who could potentially replace Zimmer) in the near future. It seems that it has been created.
March 17th Harris Promotion? The Cowboys are expected to promote Al Harris to assistant head coach, according to a report from the Dallas News.
Harris. He is 49 years old and works as a defensive back in Dallas. He interviewed for the coordinator job that was vacated when Dan Quinn became Washington's head coach.
That job on Mike McCarthy's staff has gone to Mike Zimmer…and now Harris may serve as his top aide.
Head to Washington on March 13th This was an idea Dan Quinn often brought up when he worked in Dallas. But for Seattle Seahawks legend Bobby Wagner, that idea just became reality… and he's on his way to Washington.
Wagner has a one-year contract worth up to $8.5 million with the manager. The deal reportedly includes $6 million in guaranteed money.
Wagner is reunited with new Commanders head coach Quinn, who served as defensive coordinator during Seattle's “Legion of Boom” era, which was headlined by defensive stars such as Wagner, Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor. I will do it.
DQ suggests that 'Wags' might be the greatest linebacker they've ever seen…so it's clear that bringing in a new defenseman is appealing.
Wagner, 33, will be entering his 13th season in the NFL. He played 10 consecutive seasons with the Seahawks before the teams parted ways in 2022. He then signed with the defending champion Los Angeles Rams, but spent just one season with their NFC West rivals before returning to Seattle last offseason.
And now “Boom” has skipped Dallas and headed to Washington, D.C.
March 12 Pass Rush Pipeline Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. has reached an agreement with the Washington Commanders on the second day of the NFL's legal tampering period.
Rushing the passer is so important that losing quality depth is always going to hurt. But when you lose to a divisional rival, the sting remains. Former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn left Dallas to become the Commanders' head coach and had no hesitation in calling up his former subordinate.
At the beginning of the tamper period, Washington signed former Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz and edge rusher Dorrance Armstrong.
Details of the deal have not yet been released, but Pro Football Focus expected Fowler to receive a one-year, $2.5 million contract in free agency. Fowler had four sacks in 2023, bringing his total to 10 in two seasons with Dallas.
March 12th RB Call Derrick Henry has a contract offer himself…but it's not from the Cowboys.
Dallas called up a free agent running back whose name I've heard of, Zack Moss, but he's not signed here.
Tony Pollard left Dallas for the Titans on a three-year contract worth approximately $7 million APY. And…Additionally, the Packers signed Josh Jacobs (four years, $48 million), the Giants signed Devin Singletary (three years, $16.5 million), and the Bears signed D'Andre Swift (three years, $24.5 million). ) and the Chargers signed him. Gus Edwards (two years, $6.5 million), the Patriots signed Antonio Gibson (three years, $11.25 million), and the Bengals signed Moss (two years, $8 million). …By the way, Moss received a phone call from Dallas. what is it worth.
But…did the Cowboys back out because Moss got a $4 million APY? This shows where Dallas really is when it comes to shopping plans for Henry, Joe Mixon, Aaron Jones, and more.
March 11th Wilson deal – $1.2 million! The Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Russell Wilson have agreed to a unique one-year contract that pays his new team just $1.2 million, the league minimum.
why? Wilson, 35, will be owed the remaining $38 million of his 2024 contract by the Broncos, who made a blockbuster trade to acquire Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks two seasons ago… after all. Only to see the entire system collapse into failure.
Wilson, who visited Pittsburgh last week, confirmed the news on social media by posting a video with the caption, “13th year. Thank you,” and tagging the Steelers' official X account.
Wilson went 7-8 last year, throwing for 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The nine-time Pro Bowler will be joining his third NFL team in hopes of returning to the Super Bowl, but clearly believes the Steelers have the roster to truly compete. ing.
Wilson's other weekend visit was with the New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys' rival in the NFC East.
March 8: Peterson slashed in Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Steelers will avoid a $3 million roster bonus starting March 16 and release eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. That's what it means.
Last offseason, Peterson signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Steelers. His release frees up $6.85 million in cap space for Pittsburgh.
Peterson played in all 17 games for Pittsburgh last year, recording two interceptions, 11 passes defensed and 42 total tackles.
Peterson will likely attract interest from teams like the Dallas Cowboys, who could lose corner Stephon Gilmore to free agency this offseason.
February 13th: Giants block Dallas! The Giants denied the Cowboys' request to be allowed to interview defensive line coach Andre Patterson, who was once Minnesota's top assistant under Mike Zimmer.
Zimmer is currently Dallas' coordinator, but of course there are vacancies as various assistants leave. Patterson was the defensive line coach and assistant defensive coordinator at Minnesota under Coach Zimmer, and New York plans to keep him on staff.
February 12th ZIM Official The situation on the day was vague, so I'll refrain from using the word “official”, but next…
The Dallas Cowboys have completed a deal with new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer to replace Washington-bound Dan Quinn.
A “completed transaction” is not completed.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones himself said the same thing last Thursday here in Las Vegas during Super Bowl week. but …
CowboysSI.com reported early Monday morning that there were “contractual” issues leading up to the official hiring…and ESPN's Adam Schefter revealed the ambiguity of Rex Ryan, who had extensive interviews with the Jones family a week ago. He offered a suggestion. – Has re-emerged as a candidate.
But enough of the cloudy and hazy stuff. The Jones family is trying to get their hands on the man.
Feb. 9 Durd leaves, winks at Wolverines As the Cowboys finalize a deal to hire Mike Zimmer as Dallas' new defensive coordinator, another rumored name is headed to college.
Michigan State plans to hire former Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale as defensive coordinator. ESPN coverage.
Martindale replaces Jesse Minter, who was the engineer behind the most recent top-notch Ravens defense under John Harbaugh and is now the Chargers' defensive coordinator. …There he ends up working for Jim Harbaugh, John's younger brother. He was just hired by Los Angeles out of Michigan State.
Feb. 9 Dahde to Seattle Like the Cowboys, the Seahawks are looking for a defensive coordinator…and both teams were interviewing Dallas assistant Aden Dahde as a candidate for the role.
In Seattle, Darde, a native of England, will join rookie head coach Mike McDonald's first coaching staff.
Dallas currently has a vacancy on the staff of recently hired coordinator Mike Zimmer.
Durde, 44, is interviewing for Dallas' vacant spot and has received interest from other NFL clubs as well.
Feb. 6 ZIM IN Mike Zimmer is on the calendar Tuesday and is scheduled to interview for the Cowboys' defensive coordinator job today.
Zimmer coached there from 1994 to 2006 before becoming Minnesota's head coach.
Dallas' interview process will also include former Washington head coach Ron Rivera.
Rumors are already being sold on Zimmer that the Jones family is involved in this process. But Jerry, Stephen, Will McCray and Mike McCarthy are all said to have a say here…as was the case when Dallas hired Dan Quinn, who is now moving to Washington as head coach.
February 5th Why not? Why don't the Dallas Cowboys hire Sean Lee as their coach? ”
This has been one of the most frequently asked questions here at Cowboys Nation since Lee's retirement…and we've covered in the past how much Lee and wife Megan are enjoying life after the NFL I thought…if it weren't for the hardships required of the players…
And the coach.
But from now on, when questions arise, we'll answer them with photos from this Pro Bowl week… Here's why expectant parents Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos aren't in Orlando, instead photographed on a mountaintop in Colorado It also explains why we chose to relax in the.
Troy Aikman told CowboysSI.com that his advice after the playoff failure was to “run.” Duck and Sarah Jane seem to have gotten the message.
February 4: 'Berry' Jerry and Jim The search for the Cowboys' next defensive coordinator officially begins with Dan Quinn signing as head coach of the Washington Commanders, sources tell CowboysSI.com detailing the next steps in the process. mentioned.
As part of that, Dallas is considering who to replace Quinn as the Cowboys' new defensive coordinator. … Jerry Jones has long evaluated defensive coordinators with head coaching experience.; Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy feels the same way, and has a similar history in Green Bay. This partly explains why Mike Zimmer and Ron Rivera are already listed as candidates.
Regarding the setup, a source said, “Jerry is very involved.''
February 3rd “Home Run Higher”? Cowboys owner Jerry Jones vows his organization is “fully committed” to winning big in 2024. And he has at least one talented, high-profile colleague who believes in him, at least when it comes to Dallas' search. New defensive coordinator to replace Dan Quinn.
“I want people to keep an eye on him,” a fellow NFL owner told CowboysSI.com on condition of anonymity. “Jerry wants to hire home run players. He's swinging for the fences here.”
The team owner could not be more specific than that, as the Cowboys are looking to replace Quinn with the Washington Commanders. And of course, “what Jerry wants” is not guaranteed.
However, the owner's comments suggest that Jones will be involved in future recruiting (which means it won't be up to head coach Mike McCarthy, who is in the final year of his contract). And they need to keep Cowboys Nation's minds racing with possibilities all the way to the fence.
So here are some names (and comments) in alphabetical order… just click above.
January 30th Jerry on Belichick Jerry Jones insists “I'm all in!'' The Dallas Cowboys will be playing in 2024. But will it be 2025?
Bill Belichick and the Cowboys were given a chance to shut down the rumors, but the owner instead left the door wide open Tuesday night.
“I know him personally and I like him,” Jones told reporters while watching Senior Bowl practice in Mobile, Alabama. “I have no doubt that we can work together. Nothing, nothing.”
