Mike McCarthy's surprising exit from the Dallas Cowboys stems from unresolved contract negotiations, leaving questions about his coaching future.
According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, "Sources: Mike McCarthy is out as #Cowboys coach. The sides couldn't agree on length of contract and McCarthy will pursue other opportunities. He leaves Dallas with a winning record and three playoff appearances."
The Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy reportedly did not agree to a contract extension as the two sides are now expected to part ways.
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Mike Vrabel made a triumphant return to New England as head coach of the Patriots on Monday. A former linebacker and Super Bowl champion under Bill Belichick, Vrabel said he felt the move back to Foxborough, Mass., was right "in his soul." Vrabel previously coached the Tennessee Titans and spent last season as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns.
The Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy will not come to terms on a new contract and will part ways, adding a new wrinkle to the Chicago Bears’ coaching search.
The Dallas Cowboys were reportedly among the teams interested in Mike Vrabel before he became head coach of the New England Patriots. According to
After five seasons in Dallas, former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is moving on. Could he be headed for Chicago next?
By keeping McCarthy dangling for over a week, the Cowboys are a week behind other teams searching for a coach.
“Throughout Mike McCarthy’s tenure here ... Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders in searching for new coaches. The New England Patriots completed a deal Sunday to hire Mike Vrabel as their coach and formally introduced him Monday.
The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy in early Jan. 2025 after a tumultuous 7-10 season. After a week of speculation, the veteran coach is reportedly gaining momentum as a potential candidate elsewhere in the NFC.