Brian Schottenheimer has been named the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, but before the franchise settled on him as the next leader, they nearly struck a deal with Super Bowl-winning head coach Pete Carroll.

The Dallas Cowboys coaching search added a new name to the mix on Thursday, with Jerry Jones connecting with Pete Carroll.

Which means the Super Bowl champion Carroll is now the oldest head coach in the league by far. The San Francisco native will turn 74 in September when the 2025 NFL season begins. The next-oldest coach, Andy Reid, will turn 67 in March — assuming he returns to the Chiefs for another year.

Then-Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, left, talks with former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll following ... The candidacy of Deion Sanders hasn’t received much ...

The Raiders' search for a new head coach reached its conclusion Friday as former Seahawks and USC head coach Pete Carroll was hired by Las Vegas. Carroll must now execute the plan on which he sold Raiders leadership to rise from the depths of the AFC West to its peak.

With the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs just around the corner, the focus for the other 30 NFL teams has already shifted to

The Seattle Seahawks are in an interesting position at quarterback. Veteran starter Geno Smith is scheduled to enter the final year of his contract in 2025. The 34-year-old Smith remains an above-average starter.

The Dallas Cowboys officially unveiled Brian Schottenheimer as the 10th full-time head coach in franchise history.

Former USC Trojans coach Pete Carroll was formally announced as the coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday. The introductory press conference was full of the signature Carroll enthusiasm and a surprise appearance from NFL running back Marshawn Lynch.

Information regarding the Dallas Cowboys head coaching search appears to be all over the place. The latest piece of news says Jerry Jones and Pete Carroll have spoken, with there being some interest.