McCarthy, Dallas Cowboys and NFL

Former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy won't coach in NFL in 2025, will focus on 2026 hiring cycle, per report
Weeks after being unable to come to a contract agreement with the Cowboys, Mike McCarthy has decided he will not coach in the NFL in 2025 and will instead focus on the 2026 hiring cycle, per NFL Network.
Former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy won't coach this season, will focus on 2026 hiring cycle
Mike McCarthy has decided that he will not coach in the NFL in the 2025 season, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, as the former Cowboys and Packers head coach has decided to instead focus on the 2026 hiring cycle.
NFL news: Mike McCarthy makes final decision on coaching career after Cowboys exit
The Dallas Cowboys bungled their extension talks with Mike McCarthy despite having an exclusive, week-long negotiating window with the veteran coach at the end of the season. McCarthy ended up leaving Dallas and the Cowboys scrambled to find a new head coach.
NFL legend endorses Cowboys' new head coach Brian Schottenheimer
Brian Schottenheimer has received high praise from a future Hall of Fame quarterback and a former player he coached.
NFL coaching hires: Grading and ranking each one, including Cowboys' surprise and Bears' big splash
It's a hard hire to judge. Based just on Carroll's track record, it should be considered a home run hire. Carroll has a Super Bowl ring, and a college national championship, too. He had a winning record in 11 of his last 12 seasons guiding the Seattle Seahawks. It's hard to find fault with his resume.
**Breaking News**: Cowboys hire former Bears head coach as their new defensive coordinator
The Dallas Cowboys formally announced the hiring of new HC Brian Schottenheimer on Friday morning with an introductory press conference. Jerry Jones and his staff in the front office still found a way to give the fanbase exactly what they want while simultaneously infuriating them.
Cowboys Are Reportedly Finalizing Two Big Coaching Staff Hires
Brian Schottenheimer has reportedly landed two key additions to his Dallas Cowboys staff. The Cowboys introduced Schottenheimer as their new head coach on Monday. He'll replace Mike McCarthy after spending the last two seasons as Dallas' offensive coordinator.
Mock draft sees Dallas Cowboys make ‘massive upgrade’ at RB with 12th overall pick
Could the Dallas Cowboys stand to make a “massive upgrade” at running back? NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah apparently thinks so.
Popular Cowboys NFL Draft connection continues in latest mock
The Dallas Cowboys need a lot of help in the upcoming NFL Draft, and one prospect seems to be at the front of everyone's ...
Dallas Cowboys' NFL 2025 season schedule: Who will they face next?
The Dallas Cowboys have nothing else left to do this NFL season except to watch their rivals duke it out in the Super Bowl.
Perfect Cowboys NFL Draft 2025 plan: Surround Dak Prescott with playmakers while shoring up the defensive line
After a deliberate process that led to the decision to move on from former head coach Mike McCarthy, the Cowboys went through ...
Cowboys Ex Mike McCarthy Reveals Final Decision on Next Job
So “Big Mike” lieutenant Brian Schottenheimer is the new Cowboys coach … while McCarthy is left sitting out a year until he ...
Report: Mike McCarthy Won't Coach 2025 NFL Season After Cowboys Exit, Focused on 2026
Mike McCarthy reportedly will not be the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian ...
Dallas Cowboys coaching choice is ‘bizarre,’ ex-NFL QB says. Are they ‘even serious about winning?’
Smith called the process “bizarre” and wondered whether the Cowboys are even trying to win anymore. When Rex Ryan and Tedy ...