Arlington, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys are parting ways with head coach Mike McCarthy after they were unable to reach a new contract agreement.
of NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero It was reported that the Cowboys and McCarthy were unable to agree on a new contract term.
The Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl since 1996.
Since that season, the Cowboys have had seven different head coaches.
Mike McCarthy resigns as Cowboys coach, reports say
ARLINGTON, Texas – JANUARY 5: Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy watches a fourth quarter game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Mike McCarthy’s contract will not be renewed after the end of his five-year contract.
McCarthy’s contract was scheduled to expire on Tuesday.
Earlier this month, the Cowboys The Chicago Bears declined to grant an interview to McCarthy..
The Cowboys had exclusive negotiating rights with the coach until January 14th.
The Bears and Saints are expected to be among the teams interested in McCarthy.
Jerry Jones talks about Mike McCarthy’s departure
OXNARD, CA – JULY 25: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Head of State speak to the media during the team’s training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 25, 2024 in Oxnard, California. Coach Mike McCarthy. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Ima
What they are saying:
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones released a lengthy statement Monday afternoon regarding the end of McCarthy’s tenure as Cowboys coach.
“Throughout Mike McCarthy’s tenure here, including in the last few weeks, I have been a huge compliment to the job he has done. It’s been about our track record over that period, the cohesion and culture of our team, Mike’s On a personal level, I have a lot of respect for Mike as a great human being. He has guided the team through some very unique and difficult times during his tenure.
Last week, Mike and I had the opportunity to jointly review all aspects of our players and staff, this past season, and we also spent a significant amount of time discussing the team’s path forward. These discussions were thorough and managed to cover an appropriate amount of time and depth. However, before we reached contract negotiations, it became mutually clear that it would be better for each of us to go in separate directions. We would like to thank Mike and wish him, his wife Jessica, and their family all the best. They are a great part of our community here.
We will immediately begin the search process to hire the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. ”
In terms of numbers:
McCarthy’s record as the Cowboys’ head coach was 49-35.
During his tenure, McCarthy’s Cowboys scored more points on offense and stole the ball more on defense than every team except the Buffalo Bills.
Under McCarthy, the Cowboys posted a 1-3 record in the postseason.
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