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          Cowboys name Klayton Adams new offensive coordinator

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          • Todd ArcherJan 31, 2025, 05:40 PM ET
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          FRISCO, Texas -- While Brian Schottenheimer will call plays in his first year as Dallas Cowboys coach, he hired his offensive coordinator in former Arizona Cardinals offensive line coach Klayton Adams on Friday.

          Adams, 41, spent the past two seasons in that role for the Cardinals and is well-regarded across the league for his run game. The Cardinals had the seventh-ranked run game in the NFL last year (144.2 YPG) and were second in yards per carry (5.3).

          James Conner had 1,094 yards and eight rushing touchdowns for Arizona in 2024. The Cowboys were led by Rico Dowdle, who is set to be an unrestricted free agent, with 1,079 yards and just two touchdowns. The Cowboys had only six rushing touchdowns on the season.

          The Cowboys are expected to hire an offensive line coach in addition to having Adams.

          Before joining Arizona, Adams spent four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, working with the tight ends and serving as an assistant offensive line coach.

          In addition to Adams, the Cowboys interviewed Detroit Lions running backs coach Scottie Montgomery and Atlanta Falcons tight ends coach Kevin Koger. They also had talks with former Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey.

          Schottenheimer has filled all his coordinator slots with Adams, defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen. In addition to offensive line, the Cowboys have coaching openings at running back and wide receiver.

          The team interviewed New Orleans Saints running backs coach Derrick Foster on Thursday, according to a source.