Jason Garrett Career Coaching Record and NFL Tenures
Jason Garrett served as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 2010 to 2019, compiling an official regular-season record of 85 wins and 67 losses (.559 winning percentage) across 152 games. He took over as interim coach during the 2010 season and was named permanent head coach in 2011. His Cowboys teams reached the playoffs three times, with a 2-3 postseason record, and he led the franchise to a 12-4 mark in 2014, the best single-season record during his tenure. Garrett also served as offensive coordinator for the Cowboys before his promotion, helping the team average over 350 yards per game in multiple seasons. He later joined the Denver Broncos as head coach in 2023 and was fired after the 2024 season, finishing his Broncos tenure with a 11-22 record (.333 winning percentage) across two seasons. For detailed official team records and press releases, see the Dallas Cowboys coaching history page on the team website and the Denver Broncos coaching transition announcement on the Broncos site. Dallas Cowboys Official Site Denver Broncos Official Site
Garrett's overall head coaching record across the Cowboys and Broncos stands at 96 wins and 89 losses (.519 winning percentage) in 185 regular-season games. In the postseason, his combined record is 2 wins and 3 losses across five games. During his Cowboys tenure, he faced criticism for late-game decision-making and offensive inconsistency, particularly in seasons where the team finished with a .500 or below-.500 record. His 2016 Cowboys team went 13-3 in the regular season but lost in the Divisional Round, and his 2018 team finished 10-6 but missed the playoffs due to tiebreakers. The Cowboys' front office, led by owner Jerry Jones and general manager Jerry Jones, maintained control over major roster moves, while Garrett managed daily operations and game planning. His coaching philosophy emphasized a balanced offensive attack and a conservative defensive scheme, with a focus on quarterback play and offensive line development. ESPN Jason Garrett Coaching Record
Jason Garrett Post-Cowboys Roles and Current Status
After leaving Dallas, Jason Garrett joined NBC Sports as a football analyst, providing color commentary and game analysis for Sunday Night Football and NFL studio coverage. He also remained connected to the Cowboys organization in a consulting and advisory capacity, with reports indicating he assisted with coaching searches and offensive strategy discussions during the team's search for a new head coach. In early 2023, Garrett was hired by the Denver Broncos as their head coach, signing a multi-year contract with an average annual value reported in the mid-range of NFL head coaching salaries. His Broncos tenure was marked by roster turnover, quarterback instability, and a front office reshuffle, which contributed to his dismissal after the 2024 season. Current reports indicate Garrett is exploring future coaching opportunities, including potential coordinator or senior advisory roles within the NFL. NBC Sports NFL Coverage
Garrett's coaching record is frequently compared to other Cowboys head coaches, including Tom Landry, Jimmy Johnson, and current head coach Mike McCarthy. His 85 wins rank him among the top Cowboys coaches in franchise history by total victories, though his winning percentage trails that of Johnson and Landry. In terms of offensive production, Garrett