Quick Info
| Profession | American football coach; head coach of the Dallas Cowboys |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/10/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Denver, Colorado, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Brian Schottenheimer
13/10/2026
Schottenheimer announced that the Cowboys would make roster adjustments, some noticeable and some subtle, ahead of a Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers. The move came as the defense struggled under coordinator Christian Parker, and the team also hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine as a defensive assistant.
08/10/2026
The Dallas Cowboys lost a Thursday Night Football game to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team that was still winless at the time, which left Schottenheimer disappointed. He said the team would make changes and evaluate everything after the defeat. The loss was part of a rocky start that left Dallas at 2-3 early in the 2026 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Brian Schottenheimer is an American football coach who has served as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys since 2025. He previously worked as the Cowboys' offensive coordinator and began his Cowboys stint as a consultant in 2022. He spent most of his career as an NFL assistant, including two stints as offensive coordinator with the New York Jets and St. Louis Rams. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Blue Valley High School (Kansas) |
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| Undergraduate | University of Florida, bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science (1997) |
| Earlier College | University of Kansas (1992) |
Family
| Father | Marty Schottenheimer, former NFL head coach |
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Career
| Playing Career | Backup quarterback at the University of Florida under coach Steve Spurrier, including the 1996 Bowl Alliance national championship team |
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| Coaching Career |
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| Head Coach Appointed | 24/01/2025 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Served as an assistant under his father, Marty Schottenheimer, with the Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, and San Diego Chargers | |
| 2. Was a candidate for the New York Jets head coaching job after the 2008 season but lost out to Rex Ryan | |
| 3. Was credited with coaching Chad Pennington to the Comeback Player of the Year award in 2006 as Jets offensive coordinator |
