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FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett takes part in a news conference following an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says New York is hiring Garrett to be the Giants offensive coordinator. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, because the team did not immediately announce the move. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Giants hire Garrett as OC, Graham as DC

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 17, 2020 09:01 PM EST

New Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, left, is introduced by team owner Jerry Jones, right, during a press conference at the Dallas Cowboys headquarters Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
McCarthy gets another try with brand name as Cowboys coach

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 08, 2020 07:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, left, congratulates Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy after their 34-31 win in an NFL divisional playoff football game in Arlington, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys didn't take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on from Jason Garrett. McCarthy, who won a Super Bowl at the home of the Cowboys nine years ago as Green Bay's coach, has agreed to become the ninth coach in team history, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the move. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
AP source: Cowboys pick McCarthy to replace Garrett as coach

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 06, 2020 10:29 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett walks the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Dallas Cowboys finally move on from Jason Garrett as coach

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 05, 2020 07:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy watches the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The Cleveland Browns didn't even talk to Mike McCarthy on their last coaching search. He was at the top of their list this time around. The former Green Bay coach is meeting Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, with Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam as Cleveland begins its latest quest to find the right coach after so many failed attempts. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
AP sources: Cowboys interviewing Mike McCarthy, Marvin Lewis

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 04, 2020 04:46 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates with cornerback Carlton Davis (33) at Barrett sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:23 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett walks the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Garrett future murky as Cowboys beat Redskins, miss playoffs

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 29, 2019 07:50 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Washington Redskins linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:40 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
The Latest: Eagles in playoffs, claim NFC East after victory

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 11:47 AM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
No regrets for Cowboys' Witten after return from retirement

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 05:02 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) is stopped by New York Jets linebacker Frankie Luvu (50)in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Bills wary of Williams-coached Jets defense in season finale

By John Wawrow Dec. 26, 2019 04:42 PM EST

Underachieving Cowboys still have sliver of hope vs Redskins

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 04:19 PM EST
WASHINGTON (3-12) at DALLAS (7-8) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Cowboys by 14 RECORD...

Philadelphia Eagles' Vinny Curry (75) pulls down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Feeling of doom envelops Garrett, underachieving Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 23, 2019 01:56 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, center left, walks off the field after of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Cowboys blow chance to win NFC East in 17-9 loss to Eagles

By Dan Gelston Dec. 22, 2019 10:23 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup, right, catches a pass as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Wentz, Eagles deny Dallas the NFC East title with 17-9 win

By Dan Gelston Dec. 22, 2019 07:57 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after the Browns were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens 31-15 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens clinch AFC's top seed by beating Browns 31-15

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 05:24 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is congratulated by running back J.D. McKissic (41) and wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
NFL Notes: From purgatory to Pro Bowl for Cowboys' Frederick

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 02:48 PM EST

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Giants O coordinator saw the old Saquon Barkley last week

By Tom Canavan Dec. 19, 2019 07:02 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (27) celebrates after a tackle in the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys can clinch maligned NFC East with win over Eagles

By Dan Gelston Dec. 19, 2019 06:16 PM EST