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Ex-Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy backs out of 2025 hiring window
Mike McCarthy makes decision for the 2025 season
The New Orleans Saints are the final remaining team to have a head coaching vacancy, and they know at least one name that won't be on their sideline in 2025. Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy removed his name from consideration and will be focusing on the 2026 head coaching cycle, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Mike McCarthy makes surprising decision in relation to Saints coaching search
The Chicago Bears have probably one of the more intriguing head coaching jobs in the league, and they have two candidates they like.
Mike McCarthy has a ton of the right experience that it would take to lead the Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams into the future.
Ex-Cowboys coach has taken lead on Lions DC Aaron Glenn, and WWL’s Doug Mouton shares thoughts. Also, Jim, Gabe and UBN make picks for the weekend.
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Most notably, former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is in the midst of scheduling an in-person interview with the Saints, according to Nick Underhill. The former Super Bowl champion interviewed with the Bears before they settled on Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson,
None of the other teams that have head coach openings seem to be as interested in Mike McCarthy as the Chicago Bears.
The Bears didn’t pick former Packers coach Mike McCarthy, but Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is now staying inside the NFC North.
The Chicago Bears have made an announcement about former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy amid their hiring search.
NewOrleans.Football‘s Nick Underhill reported that the New Orleans Saints are working to set up a meeting with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy.
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.
Mike McCarthy appears to be ready for a year off. After parting ways with the Dallas Cowboys earlier this month, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday that McCarthy has decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle and will not coach in 2025.
Mike McCarthy's surprising exit from the Dallas Cowboys stems from unresolved contract negotiations, leaving questions about his coaching future.
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