Jason Garrett's NFL Coaching Record and Tenure
Jason Garrett served as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 2010 to 2019, compiling an 85-67 regular season record and a 2-4 postseason record according to Pro Football Reference data. He became interim head coach in 2010 and was named permanent head coach after leading the team to a 6-0 start that season. His regular season win percentage of .559 places him among the more successful Cowboys coaches in franchise history, though his playoff record remains below .500.
The Cowboys made the postseason three times under Garrett, reaching the NFC Divisional Round in 2014 and 2016 and the NFC Championship Game in 2014 after defeating the Green Bay Packers. His 2014 team finished 12-4 and won the NFC East, earning the top seed in the conference before losing to the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round. The 2016 squad finished 13-3 and again won the NFC East, but lost to the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round, with Green Bay going on to reach Super Bowl 51.
Offensive Production and Player Development Under Garrett
Garrett's offenses consistently ranked in the top third of the league in total yards and points per game during his tenure, with the 2014 Cowboys averaging 29.5 points per game and the 2016 team averaging 29.0 points per game according to NFL.com statistics. Dak Prescott, whom Garrett helped develop into a franchise quarterback, set multiple Cowboys rookie records in 2016, including passing yards and touchdowns, and earned Pro Bowl and Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
The Cowboys' offensive line under Garrett allowed the fewest sacks in the NFL in 2014 and ranked in the top five in pass protection in multiple seasons, contributing to consistent yardage gains. Ezekiel Elliott emerged as a dominant rusher under Garrett's system, leading the NFL in rushing yards in 2016 with 1,631 yards and earning Pro Bowl selections in multiple seasons, as reported by ESPN and NFL.com.
Contract Extensions, Organizational Context, and Final Assessment
Garrett signed a contract extension with the Cowboys in 2019 that ran through the 2020 season, with the deal including performance incentives tied to playoff appearances and wins. The Cowboys fired Garrett after the 2019 season, during which the team finished 8-8 and missed the postseason, ending his tenure with a final record of 85-67 overall.
Comparisons to other Cowboys coaches show Garrett's 85 wins rank third in franchise history among head coaches with multiple seasons, behind only Tom Landry and Jimmy Johnson. His .559 winning percentage and three playoff berths place him in the upper half of Cowboys coaches, though the lack of a conference championship appearance and Super Bowl berth limits his legacy relative to the franchise's historical standards. For detailed franchise coaching records and statistics, see the Pro Football Reference Dallas Cowboys coaching page at Pro Football Reference Dallas Cowboys Coaches, and for NFL official records and player stats, see NFL.com Records.