That has now changed. Montgomery has interviewed to become the offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys. Montgomery is one of several candidates interviewing for the role under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Read all the best Lions coverage at the Detroit Free Press and Lions Wire.

After already losing several assistant coaches from Dan Campbell's staff, the Detroit Lions are now in danger of losing another, as running backs coach Scottie Montgomery is a candidate for an offensive coordinator job.

Montgomery, 46, was considered an internal favorite to become the Lions’ offensive coordinator after Ben Johnson departed to become the Chicago Bears’ new head coach. Ultimately, the role went to Auburn Hills native and Western Michigan graduate John Morton, who served as a senior offensive assistant on Dan Campbell’s staff in 2022.

The Cowboys hiring Klayton Adams as their offensive coordinator on Friday didn’t generate the negative backlash that Brian Schottenheimer did a week ago, and for good reason. While Schottenheimer has the resume to become a head coach — and is a risk,

That likely won't be any different for newly named New York Jets Head Coach Aaron Glenn as he leaves the Detroit Lions. Just last season we saw Dan Quinn leave the Dallas Cowboys for the Washington Commanders and bring with him three coaches and four players.

The Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals offensive line coach Klayton Adams have agreed to a deal to make him the franchise's next offensive coordinator,

Scottie Montgomery has led Detroit’s RBs to excellent numbers. He’ll interview for the OC job, but Klayton Adams is on his follow-up chat.

The Detroit Lions were obviously the biggest losers Saturday after the Washington Commanders upset them in the NFC Divisional Round. But the Dallas

On Saturday, Sports Illustrated fantasy expert Michael Fabiano announced that after being a Dallas Cowboys fan since 1981, he is converting his fandom to that of the Detroit Lions.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts to his touchdown pass to Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) AP

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is considered "a name to watch closely" for the Dallas Cowboys head coaching vacancy, according to Fox

According to a report from ESPN, the Dallas Cowboys intervied Lions' Assistant Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Scottie Montgomery for their offensive coordinator vacancy. The Cowboys recently promoted Brian Schottenheimer from offensive coordinator to head coach.