After careful consideration, Mike McCarthy has made a decision on his future. The former Dallas Cowboys ' head coach has decided to forego coaching in the NFL next season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. MORE: Cowboys' VP Will McClay emphasizes organizational alignment with Brian Schottenheimer

But Cowboys fans received a reason to smile and get excited on Wednesday when the team announced VP of player personnel Will McClay is staying in Dallas for a few more years. McCl

Smith called the process “bizarre” and wondered whether the Cowboys are even trying to win anymore. When Rex Ryan and Tedy Bruschi were done throwing rose petals at Schottenheimer, who had been the Cowboys’ offensive coordinator, Smith threw grenades.

The Dallas Cowboys have hired former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as the tenth head coach in franchise history.

Owner Jerry Jones explains why Schottenheimer was the choice to replace Mike McCarthy after disappointing 7-10 season.

Mike McCarthy reportedly will not be the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday

The 12th-winningest head coach in NFL history will reportedly spend 2025 focusing on the 2026 hiring cycle. It’s a tactic he’s used before.

Former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy does not plan to coach this year. The New Orleans Saints are the only team still looking to hire a head coach, with six other franchises previously filling their vacancies.

The Dallas Cowboys were linked to Deion Sanders and other top coaching candidates this offseason, but they chose to look within to address their head coach opening, hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as Mike McCarthy's replacement.