History of Brian Schottenheimer in Timeline

Brian Schottenheimer is an American football coach, currently serving as the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. Prior to this role, he held offensive coordinator positions with the Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, St. Louis Rams, and the University of Georgia. His coaching career also includes assistant roles with the Washington Commanders, San Diego Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, and Jacksonville Jaguars, showcasing his extensive experience across various NFL teams and at the collegiate level.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 16, 1973: Brian Schottenheimer Born

On October 16, 1973, Brian Schottenheimer was born. He is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).

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1991: Kansas Class 5A state football championship

In 1991, Brian Schottenheimer quarterbacked his team at Blue Valley High School to the Kansas Class 5A state football championship, earning first-team all-state and honorable mention high school All-American honors.

1992: Joins Kansas Jayhawks

In 1992, Brian Schottenheimer attended the University of Kansas and became a member of the Kansas Jayhawks football team, serving as a backup to Chip Hilleary.

1994: Joins Florida Gators

In 1994, Brian Schottenheimer transferred to the University of Florida and began playing for the Florida Gators football team.

1996: Bowl Alliance national championship team

In 1996, Brian Schottenheimer was a member of the Florida Gators' Bowl Alliance national championship team, serving as backup to Danny Wuerffel.

1997: Assistant Coach

In 1997, Brian Schottenheimer began his career as an assistant coach, working with the St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Syracuse Orange, and USC Trojans.

1997: Graduates from Florida

In 1997, Brian Schottenheimer graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science.

2005: End of Assistant Coaching Period

In 2005, Brian Schottenheimer concluded his period as an assistant coach with various teams including the St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Syracuse Orange, and USC Trojans.

2006: Offensive Coordinator for the New York Jets

In 2006, Brian Schottenheimer became the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets, improving the team's offense and leading to quarterback Chad Pennington being named NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

2007: Miami Dolphins Head Coach Consideration

In 2007, Brian Schottenheimer's name was considered for the Miami Dolphins head coach position but he withdrew his name, choosing to remain with the New York Jets.

2008: Offensive Success and Playoff Miss

In 2008, the New York Jets' offense under Brian Schottenheimer scored 405 points, but the team experienced a late-season collapse and missed the playoffs despite an 8–3 start.

2009: Head Coaching Candidate

In 2009, Brian Schottenheimer interviewed for the New York Jets' head coaching position after Eric Mangini was fired, but the job went to Rex Ryan, who retained Schottenheimer as offensive coordinator. The Jets reached the AFC Championship Game with rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez.

January 13, 2010: Stays with Jets as Offensive Coordinator

On January 13, 2010, Brian Schottenheimer announced that he would remain with the New York Jets as offensive coordinator, declining to interview for the Buffalo Bills' head coaching vacancy.

2011: Offensive Struggles

In 2011, the New York Jets, under Brian Schottenheimer's offensive coordination, struggled, finishing with an 8–8 record and ranking 29th in total offense.

January 6, 2012: Interviewed for Jaguars Head Coaching Job

On January 6, 2012, Brian Schottenheimer was interviewed for the head coaching position with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

January 10, 2012: Parted Ways with the Jets

On January 10, 2012, Brian Schottenheimer and the New York Jets mutually agreed to part ways.

January 21, 2012: Named Offensive Coordinator of the St. Louis Rams

On January 21, 2012, Brian Schottenheimer was appointed as the offensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams under new head coach Jeff Fisher.

2013: Sam Bradford's Injury

In 2013, St. Louis Rams' starting quarterback Sam Bradford suffered a season-ending ACL injury, impacting the team's offensive performance under Brian Schottenheimer.

2014: Bradford's Second ACL Injury

In 2014, Sam Bradford suffered another ACL injury during the preseason, causing him to miss the entire season and further impacting the St. Louis Rams' offensive performance under Brian Schottenheimer. Shaun Hill and Austin Davis became the starting quarterbacks at different points during the season.

2014: 15 points less than in 2014

In 2014, the offense averaged 26.3 points per game (15 points less than in 2014), helping the team achieve a 10–3 record.

January 7, 2015: Named Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach for the University of Georgia

On January 7, 2015, Brian Schottenheimer was named the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the University of Georgia, replacing Mike Bobo.

January 18, 2016: Hired by the Indianapolis Colts as Quarterbacks Coach

On January 18, 2016, Brian Schottenheimer was hired by the Indianapolis Colts as their quarterbacks coach, contributing to Andrew Luck's strong performance.

2017: Brisset took over as the starter

In 2017, Brian Schottenheimer, as quarterbacks coach for the Indianapolis Colts, helped Jacoby Brissett step in as the starting quarterback after Andrew Luck's injury.

January 15, 2018: Named Offensive Coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks

On January 15, 2018, Brian Schottenheimer was named the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.

2019: Offensive Success with the Seahawks

In 2019, Brian Schottenheimer oversaw a successful Seattle Seahawks offense that ranked in the top 10 in multiple categories, including rushing yards per game, total yards per game, and points per game.

2020: Wilson named the NFC starter for the 2020 Pro Bowl

In 2020, Russell Wilson was named the NFC starter for the Pro Bowl.

2020: Offensive Struggles and Scrutiny

In 2020, despite setting a franchise record for most points scored, the Seattle Seahawks' offense struggled in the latter part of the season, leading to scrutiny of Brian Schottenheimer's play-calling.

January 12, 2021: Fired by the Seahawks

On January 12, 2021, Brian Schottenheimer was fired by the Seattle Seahawks due to "philosophical differences" following their Wild Card loss.

February 1, 2021: Hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars

On February 1, 2021, Brian Schottenheimer was hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars as their passing game coordinator.

February 8, 2022: Not Retained by Jaguars

On February 8, 2022, Brian Schottenheimer was not retained by the Jacksonville Jaguars after they hired Doug Pederson as the new head coach.

March 24, 2022: Hired by the Dallas Cowboys as a consultant

On March 24, 2022, Brian Schottenheimer was hired by the Dallas Cowboys as a consultant, primarily working with the defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.

February 4, 2023: Promoted to Offensive Coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys

On February 4, 2023, Brian Schottenheimer was promoted to offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys after Kellen Moore's departure.

2024: Offensive Regression

In 2024, the Dallas Cowboys' offense regressed under Brian Schottenheimer, with reduced yardage and scoring averages, partly due to an injury to starting quarterback Dak Prescott.

January 24, 2025: Promoted to Head Coach

On January 24, 2025, Brian Schottenheimer was unexpectedly promoted to head coach of the Dallas Cowboys after the departure of Mike McCarthy.

August 2025: Revealed Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

In August 2025, Brian Schottenheimer revealed that he had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2002 while serving as an assistant coach for the San Diego Chargers. He underwent surgery and has since fully recovered.