A person with knowledge of the plan says the Dallas Cowboys intend to interview Brian Schottenheimer, their offensive coordinator, in the search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy.

Schottenheimer has been in Dallas the past three seasons, spending the last two as the Cowboys’ offensive coordinator.

On Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys’ coaching search went to an unexpected place. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer interviewed for the vacant head coaching position, people with knowledge of the discussions told The Dallas Morning News.

Brian Schottenheimer has emerged as a surprise favorite for the Cowboys’ Head Coach Position in Dallas over the weekend.

Could the Dallas Cowboys' head coach vacancy be filled by an internal candidate? Reports say OC Brian Schottenheimer will get an interview.

As the Cowboys immerse themselves in the process, Brian Schottenheimer now might be on the verge of getting a Dallas job offer

The Dallas Cowboys are perhaps the NFL's most unpredictable team when it comes to this offseason's coaching carousel. Will they pry Deion Sanders from college football? Will they turn to an old friend in Kellen Moore?

The current betting favorite to be the next Cowboys head coach is now set to talk with the franchise about the job.

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is reportedly in the running for the head coaching job.

As the Dallas Cowboys' head coaching search continues, Brian Schottenheimer is emerging as a legitimate candidate for the job.

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to interview offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for their head coaching gig, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Jane Slater reported.