The Dallas Cowboys didn’t give Mike McCarthy permission to speak with the Chicago Bears last week. Turns out that didn’t mean the coach was staying with America’s Team.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Monday McCarthy and team owner Jerry Jones were unable to come to terms on a contract and they will be parting ways.
The #Cowboys and Mike McCarthy had positive discussions last week about the 2024 season and the future. But McCarthy’s contract was set to expire Tuesday and the sides couldn’t work out a deal. Now Dallas needs a new coach and McCarthy is expected to have interest elsewhere. https://t.co/7y1av0jm8v
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 13, 2025
The contract is set to expire Tuesday. McCarthy could still be in the mix in Chicago and the New Orleans Saints are expected to have interest.
McCarthy is 49-35 with Dallas in five seasons. He had one win in four games in the postseason.
