After a disappointing 19–12 loss to the 49ers on Sunday that ended the Cowboys’ playoff run, coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas front office elected to make significant changes to the coaching staff.
In total, six assistants were let go, including running backs coach Skip Peete, linebackers coach George Edwards, assistant head coach Rob Davis, defensive line coach Leon Lett, offensive line coach Joe Philbin and quality control analytics coach Kyle Valero.
McCarthy and the Cowboys issued a statement officially announcing the departures of the coaches on Thursday.
“Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy announced today that the team has not renewed the contracts for the following coaches: Rob Davis (assistant head coach), George Edwards (senior defensive assistant), Leon Lett (assistant defensive line), Skip Peete (running backs), Joe Phibin (offensive line), Kyle Valero (quality control analytics).