One important detail has emerged related to Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer's new contract with the team.

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has made a notable decision about his future. Zimmer told WFAA’s Ed Werder that he will not be a part of new coach Brian Schottenheimer’s staff in Dallas,

The Dallas Cowboys – if you had not heard – made a very safe, run-of-the-mill and uncontroversial play when the hired current offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenhemier, to be their 10th head coach.

The late Jan. 24 announcement that Brian Schottenheimer will be the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys has elicited reaction from a wide variety of pundits and football experts, including former standout players for the team.

The Dallas Cowboys announced Brian Schottenheimer will be the tenth head coach of the franchise on Friday evening and we have a pretty good idea who will be his defensive coordinator. Though Mike Zimmer's defense improved as the season progressed in 2024,

Eberflus is reportedly expected to be Dallas HC Brian Schottenheimer's first hire, pending a final in-person interview.

Following the firing of former head coach Mike McCarthy, the Dallas Cowboys elevated Brian Schottenheimer, their offensive coordinator from 2023 to 2024. While Schottenheimer looks to build his Cowboys’ coaching staff,

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer will not have Mike Zimmer running the defense for him in 2025. Zimmer told Ed Werder of ESPN that he will not be returning to Dallas for a second season. Zimmer said that he will likely retire from coaching.

Mike Zimmer tells me that he will not be returning to the #Cowboys as a member of Brian Schottenheimer’s coaching staff and will likely retire from coaching in the NFL. Zimmer served as defensive coordinator last season. Cowboys likely to hire Matt Eberflus as DC, per sources. pic.twitter.com/MhKp1Lpfkv