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Jerry Jones’ counteroffer may have been the tipping point in Mike McCarthy’s exit from the Cowboys
New revelations about Mike McCarthy’s departure from the Cowboys indicate that his request for a contract extension played a major role, as Jerry Jones' counteroffer fell short of his expectations. Jerry Jones has already secured a new head coach for the Dallas Cowboys ahead of the upcoming season,
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.
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.
Former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy won't coach in NFL in 2025, will focus on 2026 hiring cycle, per report
Weeks after being unable to come to a contract agreement with the Cowboys, Mike McCarthy has decided he will not coach in the NFL in 2025 and will instead focus on the 2026 hiring cycle, per NFL Network.
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.
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.
Ex-Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy shifting focus toward 2026 hiring cycle, report says
Former #Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle and will not coach in the NFL this season, sources tell me and @RapSheet. McCarthy, who has made the playoffs 12 times in 18 seasons, is expected to be a strong candidate a year from now. pic.twitter.com/Vr8mMijIkq
Former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy predicted to land NFC coaching gig
While McCarthy recently interviewed with the Chicago Bears, that door closed Monday when the team opted to hire one of the top candidates in the market, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. This leaves the Saints as the only other team McCarthy's name has been linked to.
Ex-Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Makes Final Call on Future
Former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy will not be coaching in the NFL next season, opting to wait for the next coaching cycle.
NFL news: Mike McCarthy makes final decision on coaching career after Cowboys exit
The Cowboys have moved on from Mike McCarthy and now the veteran head coach has made a decision on his future.
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
Cowboys Make Major Coaching Change Following Mike McCarthy Departure
McCarthy, who posted a 49-34 record with the Cowboys, tied for the eighth-best in the NFL alongside the Minnesota Vikings, ...
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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 ...
Lunda Wells will remain the Cowboys’ tight ends coach
The Cowboys are bringing back a member of Mike McCarthy's staff as they transition to their first season with head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Saints Insider Believes Mike McCarthy Had Interest in Interviewing For Head Coach Job
New Orleans Saints insider Nick Underhill believes ex-Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy was actually interested in ...
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Social media reactions to Mike McCarthy withdrawing from Saints HC search
Another domino has dropped for the New Orleans Saints and their head coaching search, with former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike ...