Cowboys part ways with six assistants in major coaching-staff shakeup

“These were difficult decisions to make because of the great respect I have for each of them as a coach and person of character, combined with the experiences we've all gone through together,” Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy told reporters on Thursday. “This is the hardest part of the business and we wish them nothing but the best."

McCarthy admitted that more changes could be coming for the coaching staff in the coming days. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who withdrew his name Thursday for consideration for head-coaching vacancies, is safe. 

It’s not known if offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who interviewed but did not get the Carolina Panthers head-coaching job, has the same job security as Quinn.

"My evaluation process is still going on,” McCarthy continued. “We'll continue to talk. I'll hope to get together with Kellen as early as (Friday). … Kellen Moore, just like the rest of the coaches, will be evaluated.”