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The Dallas Cowboys might not have Jason Witten on their final staff

The Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach as of Friday night and his name is Brian Schottenheimer. Time will tell what his staff ultimately looks like. It seems fair to say that the success of this team moving forward will largely depend on the hires made to support him. For now the only name that has been connected to the group in any way is former team staffer Matt Eberflus.
One name that many have assumed will grace the staff when it is assembled is former tight end Jason Witten. While Schottenheimer ultimately was named head coach, at one point in time Witten was being connected to the job himself. To date Witten has no coaching experience at the collegiate or professional levels, and many have thought that a plan to groom him may be in place which would obviously require him to join an NFL staff, the Cowboys in all likelihood.
There have been mixed feelings on this potential, many that fans have been vocalizing ever since Witten’s name first popped on the overall coaching radar. For what it’s worth, according to NFL Network’s Jane Slater, it seems like Witten may not be joining the staff after all.
A source informed tells me the #Cowboys have not completed the process of hiring their defensive coordinator. Matt Eberflus is certainly someone held in high regard and certainly part of the consideration however. Not part of their considerations, according to two sources, Jason…
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) January 25, 2025
Slater notes that Witten is not “part of their considerations” and adds that he and Jerry Jones have maintained their relationship. Perhaps there was never any legitimacy to the idea of Witten joining the Cowboys staff, whether as head coach or in some other capacity, or perhaps there has been an about face of sorts.
Former players decorate team’s sidelines all of the time so the idea of Witten as a tight ends coach or something would certainly not be unheard of. It was the notion of him as head coach that seemed to have people up in arms.
Schottenheimer is scheduled to have his introductory press conference on Monday at 12pm ET so it feels fair to assume we will get more information then. Obviously things could leak in the time being as well.
We will be watching.

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CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament proceeds fuel mental health campaign across Dallas

Each spring, the CJ Cup Byron Nelson brings some of the biggest names in golf, and millions of dollars in proceeds, to North Texas.
But that money doesn’t stay on the course. It’s quietly helping fund a Dallas nonprofit.
For more than 50 years, the Momentous Institute has been the tournament’s beneficiary.
The nonprofit provides mental health care, education, and family resources to support children and communities across Dallas.
“Over the years, the tournament has raised more than $185 million for the Momentous Institute, which directly supports the services we provide to the community,” said Dr. Jessica Gomez with the organization. “We’re really focused on helping the whole child and the whole family system heal from whatever mental health challenges they’re going through.”
This year, those efforts are taking shape in a new citywide campaign tied to Mental Health Awareness Month. Called “Squeeze the Day,” the campaign is meant to encourage North Texans to tap into the power of nature to support their well-being.
Billboards and installations have popped up across the city, from the Dallas Zoo to Klyde Warren Park to the Dallas Arboretum, urging people to pause, get outside, and find simple ways to care for their mental health.
“Having these reminders throughout the zoo that encourage people to take a moment and take in their surroundings, it’s really important,” said Kari Streiber with the Dallas Zoo. “You have to save those natural places and appreciating them is the first step.”
For the Momentous Institute, it’s all part of the mission of reaching people where they are and showing them that caring for their mental health can start with something as small as taking a deep breath outdoors.
So, next time you’re enjoying a walk or a visit to one of Dallas’ green spaces, don’t be surprised if you see a reminder to Squeeze the Day, and know that the CJ Cup Byron Nelson helped make it happen.
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