REPORT: Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy “Looking Like” He Will Become A Coaching Free Agent

Last week, sources told NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero that Mike McCarthy and owner Jerry Jones were expected to begin contract talks on Friday.

That day has come and gone.

Although no negotiations have occurred yet, Pelissero added Jones and McCarthy were open to moving forward together.

Things have certainly changed.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy have still not engaged in any negotiations about a new contract, even though his current deal is set to expire at midnight on Tuesday.

Schefter added that it “looks like” McCarthy will indeed be free to explore his options outside of Dallas.

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With Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy eligible to talk to other teams after midnight Tuesday, there still haven’t been any negotiations on a new deal with Dallas, per sources. It’s now looking like McCarthy will indeed become a coaching free agent, with Chicago and New Orleans both… pic.twitter.com/Hi9BSAgQSP

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 13, 2025

The NFL insider further stated that the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints are both expected to be interested in speaking with him.

The Cowboys previously denied the Bears an opportunity to speak with McCarthy.

Jerry Jones and the Cowboys have until Jan. 14, 2025, to sign McCarthy before his contract runs out and he becomes open to every team without a coach.

The former Super Bowl-winning leader has been in Dallas since the 2020 season.

Mike McCarthy has a 49-35 record with the team. He also had just a 1-3 postseason record.

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Mike McCarthy Will have Plenty of Suitors if Dallas Do Not Want Him

The Dallas Cowboys are prepared to let Mike McCarthy reach free agency, which means he’ll be free to coach any team.

Rumors have begun to rumble that if the Cowboys let McCarthy walk, he will have other suitors on the coaching market.

McCarthy has a history with the Saints, and he just might end up there.

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