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“Get Rid of the Coach”: Ex-Cowboys WR Goes on Explosive Rant Against Brian Schottenheimer and Co. After Embarrassing Loss to Buccaneers

Every passing season, the Dallas Cowboys fans’ patience is running thinner. A three-decade Super Bowl drought is getting heavy on Brian Schottenheimer and his team. However, for former Dallas wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, it’s the head coach who is at…

By Soheli Tarafdar · EssentiallySports

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 1:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Keyshawn Johnson urged Dallas Cowboys ownership to fire head coach Brian Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
The former wide receiver criticized Schottenheimer's hiring following Dallas's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Brian Schottenheimer holds a 9-12-1 record through 22 games coaching starting quarterback Dak Prescott.

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Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson publicly urged team owner Jerry Jones to fire head coach Brian Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Johnson's criticism followed an embarrassing defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week five of the 2026 season.

Schottenheimer holds a 9-12-1 record in 22 games coaching quarterback Dak Prescott, representing a 39 percent winning rate. The Dallas defense has continued to struggle near the bottom of the league despite offseason coaching changes, intensifying pressure on Schottenheimer.

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