Dallas Cowboys, according to Rex Ryan, have not hired Mike Zimmer.

It seems that Mike Zimmer was hired by the Dallas Cowboys to serve as their defensive coordinator for the 2024 campaign, just three days ago. After Dan Quinn left to take the head coaching position with the Washington Commanders, this was required, but Rex Ryan is now implying that the Cowboys’ offer might not be finalized.

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According to the contradictory rumor, Zimmer and the Cowboys may not have signed their contract just yet. The most surprising twist is that the person revealing the news is Ryan, a different applicant who attended the Cowboys’ defensive position interview. What’s the meaning of it all?

If true, it’s a fascinating development in Dallas. What could have changed in the past three days? It seems unlikely that Zimmer would have taken another job, as returning to the Cowboys has always been on his radar.

However, we also know that Coach Ryan is eager to return to the NFL, and leading the Cowboys defense would be a fantastic place to start. Really, the Cowboys should be very interested in hiring a coordinator who has experience leading a defense.

Therefore, even if we had earlier dismissed the idea, we may see Dallas hire someone else—possibly even Ryan—in the coming days.

Ryan stated, “I had never called another head coach, which is why I was out for seven years.” “I gave Mike McCarthy a call. I did it because, if I’m going to make it back, I want to be on this platform [pointing to Super LVIII field behind him].