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Dan Quinn tells teams he's staying as Cowboys defensive coordinator, not seeking head coaching jobs

Perhaps the biggest domino of the Dallas Cowboys' offseason dropped Thursday afternoon.

Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, after interviewing for three head coach openings, will return to Dallas for a third season, head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed to Dallas reporters.

“We’re all extremely excited to have Dan back,” McCarthy said, per ESPN’s Todd Archer. “Had a chance to visit with him a short while ago. This is big for us. Gives us continuity. Definitely what we’ve accomplished the last two years, building off of that.

“Frankly, on a personal note, I can’t tell you how thankful I am.