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.
According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, the Cowboys also interviewed Detroit Lions running backs coach Scottie Montgomery for their offensive coordinator opening, running the list of interviewed candidates to three coaches overall, including Adams and Falcons tight ends coach Kevin Koger.
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.
The Detroit Lions were obviously the biggest losers Saturday after the Washington Commanders upset them in the NFC Divisional Round. But the Dallas
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.
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,
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
The Dallas Cowboys are hiring Arizona's Klayton Adams as their offensive coordinator, their third OC in four seasons for Dak Prescott.
While Brian Schottenheimer will call plays in his first year as the Dallas Cowboys' coach, he hired his offensive coordinator in former Arizona Cardinals offensive line coach Klayton Adams on Friday.