Dallas Cowboys Name Klayton Adams as New Offensive Coordinator
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 16: Tight ends coach Klayton Adams of the Indianapolis Colts is seen during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on October.
The Brief:
Klayton Adams has been hired as the Cowboys’ new offensive coordinator.
Adams previously served as the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive line coach for the last two years.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer is expected to take over play-calling duties.
FRISCO, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys have appointed Klayton Adams, former offensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals, as their new offensive coordinator.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is anticipated to handle play calling for the upcoming season.
Klayton Adams
Background:
Adams spent the previous two years in Arizona as the offensive line coach.
In 2024, his work with the Cardinals helped the team rank second in the NFL for average rushing yards per carry and seventh in total rushing yards.
Following the end of his playing career at Boise State, Adams entered coaching in the college ranks, with stops at Colorado, San Jose State, and Sacramento State. He worked in various capacities, including offensive line coach, running backs coach, tight ends coach, and co-offensive coordinator.
In 2019, Adams joined the Indianapolis Colts as an assistant offensive line coach, where he worked alongside Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. He later moved to the role of tight ends coach with the Colts.
Revamping the Cowboys Offense
By the Numbers:
Adams will aim to revitalize the Cowboys’ offense after a subpar 2024 season.
The Cowboys finished 27th in the NFL in rushing yards with 1,705 and ranked last in rushing touchdowns with only six.
Other Offensive Coordinator Candidates:
Adams was one of several candidates who interviewed for the offensive coordinator position.
Ken Dorsey, the Cleveland Browns’ offensive coordinator, Kevin Koger, the tight ends coach for the Atlanta Falcons, and Scottie Montgomery, the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions, also spoke with the Cowboys’ front office recently, according to DallasCowboys.com.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL.
