Overview
- At the NFL Combine on Thursday, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Nick Sirianni phoned to seek permission to interview offensive coordinator Klayton Adams.
- Schottenheimer recounted telling Sirianni not to submit the paperwork because Dallas would deny a lateral move.
- Philadelphia later hired Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator after moving on from Kevin Patullo.
- Klayton Adams, hired in January 2025, helped Dallas produce the NFL’s second-ranked offense at 391.9 yards per game last season.
- The episode followed Dallas hiring former Eagles assistant Christian Parker as defensive coordinator, highlighting the NFC East rivalry over staff moves.