Mike McCarthy issues statements following dismissals of Kellen Moore, Doug Nussmeier

Following the non-renewals of six members of the coaching staff last week, the Dallas Cowboys are parting ways with two more key staffers. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and quarterbacks coach Garrett Nussmeier won’t return to the Cowboys for the 2023 season. Head coach Mike McCarthy issued statements on both departures late Sunday evening.

“After continuing through our end of season review process and having additional discussion, Kellen and the Cowboys reached a mutual decision to part ways. I want to thank Kellen for his deep commitment, hard work and dedication that were a core part of his time with the Cowboys,” McCarthy said.

“The production of our offense and his mentorship of Dak (Prescott) were at the center of Kellen’s impact, and we are grateful for his tenure and leadership. We wish Kellen and his wife, Julie, and their family the absolute best as they set out on the next chapter of their lives.”

Kellen Moore took over the Cowboys offense in 2019 after coaching quarterbacks the year prior. McCarthy kept him in the role after taking over the head job from Jason Garrett in 2020. Despite navigating through the beginning of the season without Prescott, Moore helped the Cowboys offense finish fourth in scoring average.

Quarterbacks coach Garrett Nussmeier was on staff for five seasons after starting out with the tight ends.

“We also wish Doug and his wife, Christi, and their family the best,” McCarthy said. “Doug is the consummate professional and brought a level of football insight, enthusiasm and focus to work every day that helped everyone he worked with during his time here with the Cowboys perform at a higher level.”

Moore, Nussmeier and six more staffers out for Cowboys

Dallas has now removed eight members of the 2022 coaching staff after a disappointing second-round exit from the playoffs. On top of Moore and Nussmeier, senior defensive assistant George Edwards, running backs coach Skip Peete, offensive line coach Joe Philbin, defensive line assistant coach Leon Lett, assistant head coach Rob Davis and offensive assistant Kyle Valero are leaving the organization.

Coaches still under contract past the offseason are Mike McCarthy, Dan Quinn, John Fassel (ST), Joe Whitt Jr. (pass game coordinator), Al Harris (DB), Jeff Blasko (asst. OL), Robert Prince (WR), Rayna Stewart (asst. ST), Harold Nash (strength), Lunda Wells (TE), and Aden Durde (DL).

The Dallas Cowboys got a big win on Friday when defensive coordinator Dan Quinn informed other teams that he would be staying in the Metroplex. Although there will be a lot of change in the building, Quinn’s decision to stay helps to establish some continuity.