Given the team’s tendency to select former players or familiar faces for significant positions, it’s quite possible a former player could be appointed as the new head coach. Here are three ex-Cowboys who might be at the helm in 2025 and beyond. Jason Witten, a future Hall of Famer, dedicated 16 years to the Cowboys, earning 11 Pro Bowl nods and two First-Team Αll-Pro honors.

Witten epitomized toughness and resilience, missing just one game in his 17 NFL seasons due to a broken jaw. Known for his leadership and accountability, he consistently demanded excellence from his teammates. Since retiring, Witten has ventured into coaching, currently leading Liberty Christian School’s football team in Αrgyle, Texas, to back-to-back state championships.

Deion Sanders, who spent five seasons with Dallas, earned four Pro Bowl appearances and three Αll-Pro selections, and was instrumental in securing the team’s fifth and latest Super Bowl victory. His experience as a former Cowboy, with all the media scrutiny and high expectations, positions him as a strong candidate for the head coaching position.

While he would require capable coordinators, Coach Prime could inspire and unify the Cowboys roster. Kellen Moore, who started two games as the Cowboys’ quarterback without success, is not necessarily remembered for his playing days. However, his tenure as the offensive coordinator in Dallas saw him orchestrate several high-scoring offenses.

Moore, who was the Cowboys’ quarterbacks coach in 2018 before stepping up as offensive coordinator from 2019 to 2022, played a key role in Dak Prescott’s development, making him a compelling choice for head coach.