Cowboys and Mike McCarthy agree to part ways in surprising move: reports

He dallas cowboys and Mike McCarthy reportedly decided to part ways after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension.

McCarthy and the Cowboys could not agree on the length of the contract and with the former Super Bowl champion head coach’s contract set to expire this week, the two sides will part ways. NFL Network reported on Monday.

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Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy walks on the field after the Washington Commanders game on Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

McCarthy is expected to have interest from other teams. The Chicago Bears were rumored to have requested an interview with McCarthy but were denied. Now, McCarthy could interview with the Bears or other teams.

ESPN reported on New Orleans Saints They were also expected to have an interest in McCarthy.

He became the Cowboys’ head coach before the 2020 season, replacing Jason Garrett, who had spent 10 years at the helm. Although McCarthy went 6-10 in his first season, he saw some success when the team was healthy.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy after speaking to reporters following the Washington Commanders game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

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Dallas went 12-5 and won two division titles from 2021 to 2023. The team made the playoffs each year, but failed to return to the NFC Championship, which has eluded them since they last won the Super Bowl in 1995.

The cowboys saw Dak Prescott’s The 2024 season ended early and the team was unable to recover. The Cowboys were 7-10.

Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones is on the field during warmups before the Detroit Lions game in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

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It’s unclear who the Cowboys will target next. Team owner Jerry Jones has made his ambitions to win another Super Bowl very clear.

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