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“Leave It At That” Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Dismisses One Head Coach Candidate

NFL · January 5, 2025 · Comments off

Nov 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Cowboys team owner and general manager Jerry Jones shown on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys know that as soon as the clock hits 0:00 on Sunday, they’ll be onto the 2025 season. Sitting at 7-9, Dallas is ready to get healthy and focus on the future. Whether or not Mike McCarthy actually returns to Dallas in 2025 is unclear.

However, if Dallas does decide to move on, it sounds like one name is already off the list.

“Leave It At That” Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Dismisses One Head Coach Candidate

Nov 16, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner and member of the 1964 Arkansas Razorbacks National Championship team, Jerry Jones, claps as the team is honored during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Nov 16, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner and member of the 1964 Arkansas Razorbacks National Championship team, Jerry Jones, claps as the team is honored during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

According to Jon Machota of The Athletic:

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on 1053thefan when asked about Jon Gruden:

“I just don’t have any comment there at all. Jon is a friend, and let’s leave it at that.”

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was asked about the possibility of rehiring Gruden amid news that Gruden will end his self-imposed NFL exile in 2025:

That statement immediately raised concerns among Cowboys fans. Jones may have already begun searching for a successor to head coach Mike McCarthy, whose contract expires in a few weeks.

Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden talks with quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden talks with quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden talks with quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports Cowboys
Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden talks with quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
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