Garrett Gets Hefty New Contract from Cowboys

Jason Garrett became the NFL's highest-paid assistant coach by staying with the Dallas Cowboys.

A source familiar with the negotiations said the Cowboys reworked Garrett's contract to raise his salary to more than $3 million per season. He is the team's offensive coordinator but now makes about the same amount as the club's head coach, Wade Phillips.

The Cowboys had informed Garrett while he was interviewing for head coaching jobs in Baltimore and Atlanta this week that they'd match the financial terms of any offers he received elsewhere.

The Ravens issued a written statement that said: "We did negotiate with Jason Garrett to become our head coach. In the end, he decided to stay in Dallas. We're continuing our second round of interviews. We're excited with the candidates, and we're confident we will select the best head coach for the Ravens."

Tom Dimitroff, the Falcons' new general manager, said in a written statement released by his club: "Jason Garrett informed us this morning that he has decided to remain in Dallas as offensive coordinator of the Cowboys. Jason is an impressive individual, and a talented football coach. I can tell you that we had great conversations and discussions with him yesterday. He has a terrific future ahead of him in the National Football League, and we wish him all the best. Our focus today is no different than yesterday. We are continuing our process of finding the best head coach for the Atlanta Falcons, and will concentrate all of our efforts and energies towards that goal."

By Mark Maske |  January 17, 2008; 4:02 PM ET  | Category:  Cowboys
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