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Jon Gruden isn't officially the Raiders head coach yet, but that apparently isn't stopping him from putting together a coaching staff anyway.
We already know that Cowboys special teams and assistant head coach Rich Bisaccia will be joining Gruden in Oakland.
#Cowboys special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia will be allowed out of his contract, sources say. That means he can join Jon Gruden's #Raiders staff, which is the plan.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2018
Bisaccia was under contract in Dallas for another two years, but the Cowboys were gracious enough to let him leave anyway.
Gary Brown, the Cowboys' running backs coach, is no longer under contract, so he is free to pursue opportunities elsewhere. And it looks like he may follow Bisaccia to Oakland.
As Jon Gruden rounds up his future #Raiders staff, one more target: #Cowboys RB coach Gary Brown. He’s a free agent. ... Brown could go from Zeke Elliott to #BeastMode.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2018
Brown had held the job with the Cowboys the past five seasons, during which he coached a succession of running backs to outstanding seasons.
[UPDATE]
Looks like the Cowboys aren't looking to give up Brown without a fight.
Cowboys special teams coach Rich Bisaccia is expected to join Jon Gruden in Oakland. But sources say Cowboys want RB coach Gary Brown to return and are working to make that happen.
— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) January 5, 2018
[End Update]
For the Cowboys, this would continue the (planned) exodus of assistant coaches out of Dallas.
In addition to Brown, quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson, wide receivers coach Derek Dooley, linebackers coach Matt Eberflus and secondary coach Joe Baker have expiring contracts. Tight ends coach Steve Loney informed the team he was retiring. Here's an overview of the current status of the Cowboys' coaching staff.
| Unit | Coach | Status | |||
| Offense |
Scott Linehan Offensive Coordinator |
Stays. | |||
|
Wade Wilson Quarterbacks |
Contract expired. Out in Dallas and contemplating future, which could include retirement. | ||||
|
Steve Loney Tight ends |
Informed the team he is retiring. | ||||
|
Gary Brown Running backs |
Contract expired, might be headed to Oakland, but it looks like Cowboys may be trying to keep him. | ||||
|
Derek Dooley Wide receivers |
Contract expired. Initially rumored to be looking for a college OC position, but may stay on in Dallas after all - for a little more money and input into the playbook. | ||||
|
Frank Pollack Offensive line |
Still under contract, but questions about the future with the team. | ||||
| Defense |
Rod Marinelli Defensive Coordinator |
Stays. | |||
|
Matt Eberflus Passing Game Coordinator/ Linebackers |
Contract expired. Declined contract extension last year as he's looking for a DC position (Cowboys declined an interview request for the 49ers DC job last year). Has been linked to the Patriots this year. | ||||
|
Joe Baker Secondary |
Contract expired, out in Dallas. | ||||
|
Greg Jackson Safeties |
Still under contract. | ||||
|
Leon Lett Defensive Tackles |
Still under contract. | ||||
|
Ben Bloom Special Projects |
Still under contract. | ||||
| Special teams |
Rich Bisaccia Special teams |
Headed to Oakland | |||
|
Keith O'Quinn Assistant Special Teams |
Still under contract. | ||||
| Green: Stays - Red: Gone - Yellow: unclear | |||||