Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy to part ways
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys will part ways with head coach Mike McCarthy after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract with the head coach.
The NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the Cowboys and McCarthy could not agree on the length of a new deal.
The Cowboys have not won a Super Bowl since 1996.
Since that season, the Cowboys have had seven different head coaches.
Mike McCarthy out as Cowboys coach, reports say
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Mike McCarthy's contract will not be renewed at the end of his five-year deal.
McCarthy's contract was set to expire on Tuesday.
Earlier this month, the Cowboys refused to allow the Chicago Bears to interview McCarthy.
The Cowboys had exclusive negotiating rights with the coach until Jan. 14.
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The Bears and Saints are expected to be among the teams interested in McCarthy.
Jerry Jones on Mike McCarthy's Departure
OXNARD, CA - JULY 25: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and head coach Mike McCarthy talk to the media during the team's training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 25, 2024 in Oxnard, CA. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Ima
What they're saying:
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones released a lengthy statement about the end of McCarthy's tenure as Cowboys coach on Monday afternoon:
"Throughout Mike McCarthy’s tenure here, including the last several weeks, I have been very complimentary of the job he has done. That has applied to our record over that time period, our team unity and culture, Mike’s qualifications and track record of success, and on a personal level as a tremendous human being. I have great respect for Mike, and he has led the team through some very unique and challenging times during his tenure.
Over the past week, Mike and I had the opportunity to conduct a joint review of all aspects of the past season, our players and staff, and also spent considerable time discussing the road forward for the team. These discussions were thorough and received an appropriate amount of time and depth to cover. Prior to reaching the point of contract negotiations, though, it became mutually clear that it would be better for each of us to head in a different direction. I thank Mike and wish him, his wife Jessica and their family the best. They have been a wonderful part of our community here.
We will commence a search process immediately to hire the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys."
By the numbers:
McCarthy's record as the Cowboys' head coach was 49-35.
During his tenure, McCarthy's Cowboys have scored more points on offense and taken the ball away more times on defense than every single team except the Buffalo Bills.
Under McCarthy, the Cowboys posted a 1-3 record in the postseason.
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