Cowboys heading to the Super Bowl
Once again, the Cowboys and their fans will have to watch the Super Bowl from the sidelines.
As it seems like every year, there are some familiar faces in the game.
Here are some of the former coaches/players who will be competing in Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.
cincinnati – Former Cowboys draft pick chido auzie He signed with the Bengals as a free agent this offseason. He is a starter on Cincy's defense and wears number 20 on his jersey. Awuzie started 14 games, all three of them in the playoffs, and recorded a career-high two interceptions.
The Bengals also have veteran offensive linemen. Xavier Sua Filo to the practice squad. He was a two-year starter for Dallas (2018-19), starting 12 games total.
frank pollack He is the O-line coach and running game coordinator for the Bengals. He coached the Cowboys' offensive line for five years from 2013 to 2017.
LA Rams – The Rams also have ties to the Cowboys, particularly regarding their coaching staff.special teams coordinator Joe Decamillis is in his second year with the Rams and 24th season in the NFL. He coached the Cowboys' special teams from 2009 to 2013.
Wes Phillips is the Rams' tight ends coach and passing game coordinator.Phillips is the son of the former Cowboys head coach. wade phillipsHe spent seven years on the Cowboys' staff from 2007 to 2013, including two full seasons after his father replaced him as head coach.
Rams defensive line assistant coach marcus dixonHe spent two seasons with the Cowboys from 2008 to 2009.
The only active Rams player is linebacker on the practice squad. Anthony Hines III He has ties to the Cowboys. Hines, who played at nearby Plano East and Texas A&M, attended the Cowboys' training camp in 2021 but was released before the season started.
-Nick Eatman
