Cowboys' Stephen Jones addresses Brian Schottenheimer's job status after team's 2-4 start

Dallas is 10-13 under Schottenheimer after a lackluster loss against the Packers on Sunday Brian Schottenheimer's job status has become a hot-button topic amid the Cowboys' slow start to the 2026 season. After Sunday's uninspiring loss to historical rival Green Bay Packers, the Cowboys sit at 2-4. Dallas is now just 10-13 since Schottenheimer succeeded Mike McCarthy as coach ahead of the 2025 season. The Cowboys, despite playing in the NFL's easiest division, find themselves behind the Giants and Eagles (who likely won't have Jalen Hurts for the rest of the 2026 season) in the NFC East standings. On Monday, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones was asked about his confidence level in Schottenheimer.

He said that he and owner/GM Jerry Jones "absolutely" believe in Schottenheimer, the rest of the coaching staff and the players. "There's not any question in Jerry and my mind," Jones said on 105.3 The Fan, via The Athletic. "He has the team. There's no question they want to go out there and execute and make things happen. Feel really good about our coaching staff. We just got to have it continue to evolve and get to a point where we can win these football games." Jones did acknowledge that the Cowboys' start to the season has been less than ideal. "Obviously very disappointing," he said. "Frustrated. But