Mike McCarthy's tenure with the Dallas Cowboys came to an end in part because he couldn't agree to terms on a new contract, but it hadn't been clear until

McCarthy has reportedly decided to focus on next year's coaching cycle and will take a year off from coaching in the NFL.

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.

Kellen Moore missed out on landing the Cowboys job but could be the front-runner for the New Orleans Saints after the Eagles dismantled the Commanders on Sunday afternoon, and Mike McCarthy decided to focus on 2026.

McCarthy has reportedly decided to focus on next year's coaching cycle and will take a year off from coaching in the NFL.

Former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy will reportedly take a year away from the sidelines, according to a report from the NFL Network. Ian Rapoport

It looks like the former Cowboys coach will be following in the footsteps of previous high-profile sideline bosses, clearing the way for one of his protege.

None of the other teams that have head coach openings seem to be as interested in Mike McCarthy as the Chicago Bears.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport was quite stunned that the Dallas Cowboys hired OC Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, promoting from within. Rapoport wasn’t alone as fan sentiment was generally confused if not angry.

With Mike McCarthy out in New Orleans, all eyes turn to Kellen Moore. While the #Saints have not made a firm decision, Moore is the name to watch. — Ian Rap

The latest on Eagles' offensive coordinator Kellen Moore suggests Philadelphia is going to lose him to a new job after Super Bowl LIX.