John Fassel expected to join Cowboys as special teams coordinator

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to have a new special teams coordinator, one with great experience and success in the league.

Dallas is expected to hire John Fassel, according to reports from both NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero and the Dallas Morning News’ Michael Gehlken.

The #Cowboys are expected to hire John “Bones” Fassel as their special teams coordinator, sources tell me and @RapSheet. One of the NFL’s best. Fassel’s contract was up with the #Rams, whom he helped to the Super Bowl last season. Mike McCarthy building a superstaff in Dallas.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 8, 2020

Cowboys expected to hire John Fassel as special teams coordinator. A Rams coach just raved about his energy, influence on building culture in LA. "He makes it cool to play special teams. He's pretty rare. He's different in a good way. …He's very positive in his whole teaching."

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) January 8, 2020

Fassel, 45, was special teams coordinator for the Raiders from 2008-2011 and then moved to the Rams. He has served as the Rams’ special teams coordinator since then and his contract with the team reportedly expired, allowing Dallas to hire him.

Fassel helped kicker Greg Zuerlein, punter and holder Johnny Hekker, and long snapper Jake McQuaide combine to make seven Pro Bowls.

Keith O’Quinn was the Cowboys’ special teams coordinator this season and received criticism, so that was an area the Cowboys were expected to change.

Mike McCarthy has already hired Mike Nolan as defensive coordinator and may convince Kellen Moore to remain as offensive coordinator.