Witten’s name has been involved in the Cowboys 2025 offseason search for a new head coach to replace Mike McCarthy, some even saying he’s a genuine candidate. To what extent Witten’s been involved with the open position is still up in the air.

NFL Network's Jane Slater reports that Jerry Jones previously envisioned Jason Witten as an "heir apparent" to head coach Mike McCarthy.

The Cowboys sure do love the idea of having an ex-player as their head coach. ESPN reported Monday that the Cowboys were considering 11-time Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten, among others, to be their next head coach after Mike McCarthy was not retained.

After Mike McCarthy's firing, the Cowboys had a household name emerge as a possible head coach candidate: TE Jason Witten.

An NFL Network report claims that Jason Witten was planned to be heir apparent to Mike McCarthy before owner Jerry Jones botched the Dallas Cowboys plans.

Jason Witten, Cowboys legend and franchise leader in multiple categories, is being floated as a potential replacement for head coach Mike McCarthy.

Could former NFL tight end Jason Witten have a future with the Dallas Cowboys in a coaching capacity? It sounds as though team owner Jerry Jones

It seems as though Jerry Jones had a master plan for the Dallas Cowboys head coaching position, which was surely flawless in his mind. NFL insider Jane Slater s

Head coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys officially parted ways earlier this week after the two sides failed to agree to a new contract. According

So, it should be no surprise that instead of starting with a standard list of top coordinators — it was big names and franchise legends that first started leaking out.

Fallout from Mike McCarthy’s exit hits Day 2; speculation still swirls about several big names. Kellen Moore reacts to Dallas questions.

Jerry Jones had high praise for Jason Witten as a coach, making him someone to watch as the Dallas Cowboys search for Mike McCarthy’s replacement.