Ex-Cowboys coach Jason Garrett backs Jason Witten as Oklahoma's interim play caller
The gist
Former Cowboys coach and NBC analyst Jason Garrett publicly endorsed Jason Witten as Oklahoma's interim offensive coordinator.
Garrett's own Dallas path is now the yardstick for Witten.
How it unfolded
- Jan 6, 2026Reports said Garrett would interview for the Tennessee Titans head coaching job, among candidates to replace Brian Callahan, who was fired midseason after a 1-5 start.
- Feb 12, 2026Speaking from Super Bowl LX in San Francisco, Garrett said he was impressed by the Titans after interviewing for the job.
- Nov 3, 2026Oklahoma named Witten offensive coordinator and play caller for the remainder of the 2026 season after dismissing Ben Arbuckle.
Key terms
- play caller
- A coach responsible for a gridiron football team's offense, ranking below the head coach.
- Super Bowl LX
- The annual NFL championship game, numbered with Roman numerals, played between the AFC and NFC champions.
Source: Wikipedia