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.

Last week, the New England Patriots officially hired Mike Vrabel to be the 16th head coach in their franchise's history, just a week after firing Jerod Mayo. With that change, Vrabel will have the ability to hire his own coaches to work under him,

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."

In a shocking turn of events from the momentum of the last week, it is being reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero that Mike McCarthy will not return as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys finished the 2024 campaign with a record of 7-10, and after five years, McCarthy’s contract has expired with a final record of 49-35.

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.

The New England Patriots reunited with Mike Vrabel this week, officially introducing the former All-Pro linebacker as the team's newest head coach. There are still six head coaching vacancies around the NFL as the playoffs unfold,

DALLAS — Mike McCarthy is not expected to return as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, WFAA has confirmed Monday. ESPN insider Adam Schefter first reported that McCarthy and the Cowboys "engaged in no discussions about a new deal" and that McCarthy is now expected to be a candidate for the open coaching positions in New Orleans and Chicago.

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.

Minute-by-minute, story-by-story, we will report on what's going on here inside The Star and around the NFL in our Cowboys Coaching Carousel.

The Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator has agreed to become the Chicago Bears head coach, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the contract was being finalized.

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