Regardless of why Fassel decided to leave Dallas, this is still a significant loss for the Cowboys. Under his guidance, the team has had one of the best special teams units in the NFL, and his departure leaves a substantial void that the new head coach will need to fill.
Although the battle for Cowboys head coach is still underway, several other coaches are also looking for a new contract. Most notably, Special Teams coach John Fassel decided to leave the Cowboys and take an offer with the Tennessee Titans.
Fassel was one of Mike McCarthy’s first hires in Dallas in 2020 and helped develop Brandon Aubrey and KaVontae Turpin into All-Pro talents.
The first of Dallas’ assistant coaches from last season is on the move, as John Fassel is headed to Nashville.
The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy after their losing season, and now they say goodbye to their special teams coach John Fassel.
After five seasons as the special teams coordinator with the Dallas Cowboys, John Fassel left to take the same role with the Tennessee Titans. During his time with Dallas, Fassel helped unearth a couple of special teams superstars.
A source told The Tennessean that the Titans will be bringing in veteran coach John Fassel as their ... holding the post with the Dallas Cowboys since 2020. Fassel also served as the Los Angeles ...
As the 2025 head coach hiring cycle draws to a close, teams that have recently made changes in that department are filling out their respective staffs.
As the team continues its search for a head coach, multiple outlets reported Monday that John Fassel will become the next special teams coordinator for the Tennessee Titans. Fassel spent the past five seasons at the same position in Dallas, serving the entire tenure of former head coach Mike McCarthy.
The Dallas Cowboys are still ramping up the process ... the strong coaching staff he assembled, particularly with John "Bones" Fassel, who remains widely regarded as the best special teams ...
The Tennessee Titans have hired veteran assistant John Fassel as their special teams coordinator among some changes to coach Brian Callahan's staff announced Monday. Fassel replaces Colt Anderson, who lasted only one season on the job as special teams coordinator.
The Tennessee Titans announced staff changes for the 2025 season Monday, headlined by swaps at special teams, tight end and cornerbacks coach.