Bill Parcells Retires From Coaching

Parcells becomes the fourth different coach to leave the Cowboys staff during the off-season.

After four seasons, the Bill Parcells era in Dallas is over. Photo courtsey: dallascowboys.com

IRVING, Texas - After four seasons, the Bill Parcells era in Dallas has come to an end.

The Cowboys' head coach for the last four years officially announced his resignation Monday morning.

"I am retiring from coaching football. I want to thank Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones for their tremendous support over the last four years," Parcells said in a statement.

"Also, the players, my coaching staff and others in the support group who have done so much to help. Dallas is a great city and the Cowboys are an integral part of it. I am hopeful that they are able to go forward from here."

The 65-year-old Parcells, compiled a 34-30 record with the Cowboys in the last four years.

"I am in good health and feel lucky to have been able to coach in the NFL for an extended period of time," Parcells said. "I leave the game and the NFL with nothing but good feelings and gratitude to all the players, coaches and other people that have assisted me in that regard."

The Cowboys' 21-20 playoff loss to the Seahawks included a fumbled snap by quarterback and holder Tony Romo on a potential go-ahead field goal attempt late in the fourth quarter.

Had Parcells returned to the sidelines next season, it would've been Parcells' second-longest stint among his four NFL teams.

Parcells led the Cowboys to two playoff appearances, despite losing in the first round in both 2003 and this past season.

Parcells' teams were just 34-30 in his four years in Dallas.

He becomes the fourth different coach to leave the Cowboys staff during the off-season.

Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer and special teams coach Bruce DeHaven both took similar positions with Atlanta and Seattle, respectively.

Offensive quality control coach David Lee is now the offensive coordinator at Arkansas.

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