McCarthy’s five-year contract with the club ended in the wake of the team’s 23-19 loss to Washington to end the regular season. But the veteran coach’s contract contains an exclusive negotiating window with the Cowboys that doesn’t expire until Tuesday.

The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly denied the Chicago Bears permission to interview head coach Mike McCarthy despite no word on a contract extension for the veteran coach.

The situation in Dallas continues to be fairly tenuous. After early reports indicated that Cowboys owner/president/general manager Jerry Jones was undecided about keeping head coach Mike McCarthy in his current role,

In a move that has left the NFL and fans alike scratching their heads, Jerry Jones has made a decision about Mike McCarthy's contract extension that defies logic with the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones keeps the uncertainty about Mike McCarthy’s future with the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has stirred controversy by denying the Chicago Bears permission to interview head coach Mike McCarthy. The decision comes mere days after Jones publicly stated he wouldn’t interfere if McCarthy wanted to explore other coaching opportunities.

Despite entering the 2024 season with Super Bowl aspirations, the Dallas Cowboys went 7-10, finishing in third place in the NFC East. Injuries played a massive role in the team's demise, as did Jerry Jones' quiet offseason,