The NFC East is never short on drama, and this week, it’s not about what’s happening on the field-but behind the scenes. According to reports, the Dallas Cowboys have blocked the Philadelphia Eagles from interviewing Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams for their vacant OC position.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting: Adams doesn’t call plays in Dallas. But under NFL rules, teams can deny interview requests for what’s considered a “lateral move”-and that’s exactly what the Cowboys did. Whether it's strategic gamesmanship or simply a matter of keeping their staff intact, Dallas made it clear they’re not letting Adams walk to a division rival without a fight.
Adams, 42, has put together a coaching résumé that’s as diverse as it is steady. He started his career back in 2005 as a graduate assistant at Boise State, and from there, he took the long road through college football-Western Washington, Sacramento State, San Jose State-before landing at Colorado in 2013. That’s where he began working with running backs and tight ends, eventually earning a co-offensive coordinator title.
His break into the NFL came in 2019 with the Colts, where he served as an assistant offensive line coach. From there, he continued to climb, taking on the offensive line coach role with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023. Then came the big jump-joining the Cowboys as offensive coordinator in 2025.
Even though he’s not the play-caller in Dallas, Adams has clearly made an impression. The Eagles’ interest speaks volumes about how he’s viewed around the league. But for now, he’s staying put in Dallas, and the Cowboys are keeping one of their key offensive minds in-house-especially notable when the request came from a divisional foe.
In a league where coaching talent moves fast and rivalries run deep, this is one of those subtle offseason moves that could have ripple effects down the line.