Cowboys Will Reportedly 'Take the Temperature' of Lincoln Riley in Head Coaching Search

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DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The Dallas Cowboys may not have officially informed the media of their decision to move on from Jason Garrett, but their actions are speaking loudly enough. 

After interviewing veteran NFL head coaches Mike McCarthy and Marvin Lewis on Saturday, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Cowboys will also "take the temperature" of current Oklahoma head coach, Lincoln Riley, and his interest in leaving Norman for an opportunity in the NFL.

From @NFLGameDay: The #Cowboys search is ongoing, and expect them to take the temperature of #OU's Lincoln Riley, too. Meanwhile, coach Jason Garrett told his assistants still under contract they don't need to come to work until this gets sorted out. pic.twitter.com/dVyMbXBXx6

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2020

Riley is known as one of the most innovative offensive minds in all of college football, and since taking over for Bob Stoops, has turned Oklahoma into the most consitent offensive juggernauts in the country, 

Riley did struggle in the playoffs, however, losing in all three appearances to the Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama Crimson Tide, and most recently, the LSU Tigers.

This past season, Riley signed a five-year, $32 million extension to stay with the Sooners through the 2024 season, making him the ninth-highest paid coach in college football, just ahead of Texas coach Tome Herman.

Rapoport also reported that Garrett has informed all of the assistants still under contract that they do not need to report to the Star until the situation regarding his job status is resolved.

Garrett is still technically under contract until the 14th of January.

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