McCarthy, Dallas Cowboys

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,
Dallas Cowboys moving on from Mike McCarthy as head coach
McCarthy spent six years in the college ranks before he broke into the NFL in 1993 on Marty Schottenheimer’s Kansas City staff as a quality control coach. He was a quarterback coach for the Chiefs and Green Bay Packers before leaving to become the offensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints in 2000.
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.
Mike McCarthy out as Dallas Cowboys coach after five seasons, becoming NFL coaching free agent
Mike McCarthy will not be back with the Dallas Cowboys, and the coach now will be able to speak with other teams about their vacancies.
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.
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?
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.
Will Cowboys fire Mike McCarthy? Latest rumors about Dallas coach's status
Mike McCarthy's contract with the Cowboys expires less than 10 days after the NFL season ends. Will the Cowboys keep him or part with him?
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
New Report Reveals Jerry Jones Had Good Reason to Let Mike McCarthy Leave Cowboys
Despite missing the postseason, the Dallas Cowboys managed to grab headlines thanks to Jerry Jones' controversial head coaching hire. While all signs were pointing to Mike McCarthy's return for another season,
CBS News20d
Mike McCarthy to leave the Dallas Cowboys, team confirms
DALLAS – Mike McCarthy could not reach a contract extension agreement with the Dallas Cowboys and will be pursuing new opportunities, the team confirmed with CBS News Texas. The Cowboys ...
Dallas Morning News21d
Timing of Cowboys’ split with Mike McCarthy puts Dallas in bind as coaching search begins
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones (right) talks with head coach Mike McCarthy and executive vice president Jerry Jones, Jr. (left) in the Cowboys draft room during the ...
Cowboys Wire3d
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 ...