Cowboys may designate assistant for challenge flags this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The NFL will allow teams to designate an assistant coach to handle challenge flags, a change that could affect game management. Dallas Cowboys Insider Bobby Belt suggested that the Cowboys might utilize this option with Brian Schottenheimer trusting Ryan Feeder for game management tasks. Schottenheimer's past record with challenges has been poor, throwing the flag only twice in 2025. The Cowboys' consideration of this change could enhance their decision-making during games.
- •NFL allows teams to have an assistant coach handle challenge flags
- •Bobby Belt believes Cowboys could benefit from this change
- •Brian Schottenheimer trusts Ryan Feeder with game management duties
- •Schottenheimer had low success rate on challenges, 2-for-2 in 2025
- •Cowboys aim to improve their decision-making on game day
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"The NFL will allow assistants the opportunity to throw the challenge flag, one insider thinks the Cowboys are the perfect petri dish.
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