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Cowboys Agree To Contract With DC Rod Marinelli

IRVING, Texas (105.3 THE FAN/AP) - With the Dallas Cowboys finalizing a 5-year deal to keep Jason Garrett as the head coach, sources tell The Fan that deals to keep other key coaches with the club are underway.

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Sources are now saying that Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marnelli has been offered and has accepted a 3-year deal to stay with the team.

Play caller and passing game coordinator Scott Linehan contract is still pending.

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Questions about Garrett's job security festered through three straight 8-8 seasons before the Cowboys won the NFC East at 12-4 and beat Detroit in the playoffs before falling to Green Bay.

The Dallas defense improved significantly after Marinelli was promoted from defensive line coach.

*This is a developing story. Listen to 105.3 The Fan for the latest updates.

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