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Cowboys face pressure as Jerry Jones recalls 2010 coaching change after 0-2 start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:27 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Cowboys face pressure as Jerry Jones recalls 2010 coaching change after 0-2 start

Summary

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones highlighted the potential repercussions of an 0-2 start to the season, recalling his in-season firing of head coach Wade Phillips in 2010. This year's head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who went 7-9-1 last season, faces mounting pressure after a disappointing Week 1 loss to the New York Giants. The Cowboys' defense struggled against the Giants, drawing criticism from analysts and indicating underlying issues within the team's performance. With a Week 2 matchup against the Washington Commanders, the Cowboys must avoid another early-season defeat to keep playoff hopes alive.

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Key Details

•Jones recalls firing Phillips after the Cowboys' previous 0-2 start in 2010.
•The Cowboys face the Commanders in Week 2 following a loss to the Giants.
•Schottenheimer entered the season under scrutiny after missing the playoffs last year.
•Dallas' defense faced severe criticism for their performance against New York.
•Jones has seen previous early losses lead to coaching changes in franchise history.

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