Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is reportedly a candidate to be promoted to head coach following Mike McCarthy's departure.

The Dallas Cowboys are interested in bringing in offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to interview for the team’s vacant head coaching position, a person familiar with the situation informed The Dallas Morning News’ Calvin Watkins.

According to a report, the Dallas Cowboys are getting close to hiring Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach.

The Dallas Cowboys are currently searching for their next head coach. After interviewing current offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, there's no return.

According to multiple reports, the Cowboys have interviewed former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for the vacant head coaching position to replace Mike McCarthy. And apparently, he could be in the drivers seat. MORE: Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer momentum is building & fans aren't happy

A person with knowledge of the plan says the Dallas Cowboys intend to interview Brian Schottenheimer, their offensive coordinator, in the search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy.

There's a good chance Brian Schottenheimer could be the Cowboys' next head coach, and there seems to be an offer awaiting him.

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to interview offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for their head coaching gig, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Jane Slater reported.

The Cowboys completed their interview with Brian Schottenheimer for the vacant head coaching position, the team announced.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer are scheduled to meet this week, with the longtime assistant viewed as a legitimate candidate to replace Mike McCarthy as head coach in Dallas.

The Dallas Cowboys are considering Brian Schottenheimer as their head coach which caused one radio host to unload on ownership.