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.