Mike McCarthy, Dallas Cowboys

Report: Former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy to take season off to prepare for 2026
The 12th-winningest head coach in NFL history will reportedly spend 2025 focusing on the 2026 hiring cycle. It’s a tactic he’s used before.
Ex-Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy backs out of 2025 hiring window
Former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy does not plan to coach this year. The New Orleans Saints are the only team still looking to hire a head coach, with six other franchises previously filling their vacancies.
Cowboys Rumors: Jerry Jones Didn't Want to Give Mike McCarthy 5-Year HC Contract
Mike McCarthy's tenure with the Dallas Cowboys came to an end in part because he couldn't agree to terms on a new contract, but it hadn't been clear until
Cowboys Reason for Mike McCarthy Breakup Revealed
So what was the sticking point as the Cowboys’ Jerry Jones and coach Mike McCarthy mutually agreed to part ways?
Former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy makes final call on NFL coaching future
After careful consideration, Mike McCarthy has made a decision on his future. The former Dallas Cowboys ' head coach has decided to forego coaching in the NFL next season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. MORE: Cowboys' VP Will McClay emphasizes organizational alignment with Brian Schottenheimer
Former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy won't coach this season, will focus on 2026 hiring cycle
Mike McCarthy has decided that he will not coach in the NFL in the 2025 season, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, as the former Cowboys and Packers head coach has decided to instead focus on the 2026 hiring cycle.
Report: Mike McCarthy won’t coach in 2025
According to NFL media, McCarthy has decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle. He won’t coach in 2025. The difference between last time and this time is that he had a buyout after the Packers moved on. McCarthy, whose contract expired on January 14, will not be paid this year.
Mike McCarthy won’t coach in 2025 after Cowboys dismissal
Mike McCarthy isn’t looking for a new job right away. The ex-Cowboys coach won’t be searching for a new head coaching gig until the 2026 hiring cycle.
Report: Mike McCarthy not in Saints' plans, focused on '26
Mike McCarthy is out of the running for the New Orleans Saints' head coaching job and no longer plans to coach in 2025, ESPN reported late Tuesday. The Dallas Cowboys didn't renew the contract of McCarthy following a 7-10 season in 2024.
Former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy reportedly removes name from Saints search, to sit out 2025
McCarthy, whose contract expired with the Cowboys and wasn't signed to an extension, will sit out the 2025 season, according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero. McCarthy removed his name from consideration for the New Orleans Saints' vacancy. The Saints are the last team to have a head coaching job open this offseason.
Is a Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy reunion actually possible?
With options thin on both sides, could Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys decide to run it back for the 2025 season?
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Cowboys Headlines: Contract length doomed McCarthy, Tyler Smith wins dodgeball, nutty plan brings Manning (and Saban) to Dallas
Details have emerged on how the McCarthy talks went south, the Cowboys OL gives the NFC a win, Cam Newton’s tank plan to get ...
Stephen Jones Says Brian Schottenheimer Almost Left Cowboys Over Play-Calling Duties
Schottenheimer—a long-time NFL offensive coordinator—last called plays during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021.
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Saints to interview Mike McCarthy this week, pending Kellen Moore visit
Report: The New Orleans Saints plan to interview former Cowboys and Packers coach Mike McCarthy this week, pending visit with ...