The Dallas Cowboys are running back with head coach Mike McCarthy in 2025. Did McCarthy really even have a choice to return?

Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys are set to begin discussing a potential contract extension.

On Tuesday, the Cowboys denied a request from the Chicago Bears to interview McCarthy for their head coaching vacancy. Now one day later, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that talks between McCarthy and the Cowboys are ongoing, a sign they want to continue to work together.

Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys are set to begin contract talks as the expiration of his current deal looms. More at Pro Football Rumors.

If you’ve followed the Cowboys over the past year, then you’re aware that Dallas’ front office tends to move at a glacial pace, very often to its detriment, and to the detriment of the team. That’s been the case with coach Mike McCarthy, who is wrapping up the last year of his contract and will be a full-fledged free agent in just four days.

That starts with whether or not to bring back the head coach. Here’s everything we know about the Mike McCarthy situation now that the 2024 Cowboys season is in the books, from his expiring ...

The Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy are expected to open talks Friday on a new contract to keep him in Dallas, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy remain open to moving forward together and the sides are expected to open talks today on a new contract, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

Mike Vrabel might be the best candidate for what Michael Irvin believes the Cowboys need. Discipline. Vrabel is a no-nonsense type of coach who played for Bill Belichick in New England for the bulk of his career. Vrabel had success in Tennessee as head coach with four consecutive winning seasons and an AFC title game appearance.

The Dallas Cowboys blocked the Chicago Bears from interviewing Mike McCarthy this week, but their indecision could end up costing them their most valuable piece on the coaching staff.

As the Dallas Cowboys head coaching saga continues to dominate headlines, there is a stunning revelation as the clock is set to expire on Mike McCarthy's deal.