Mike McCarthy, Cowboys and New England Patriots

2025 NFL head coach tracker: Cowboys move on from Mike McCarthy; Patriots hire Mike Vrabel
When the NFL regular season comes to a close, it sends the head-coaching carousel into high gear. The 2025 cycle is in full swing and began with six openings across the NFL. One of those has since been filled with the New England Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel to lead the franchise after moving on from Jerod Mayo after one season.
Former Patriots Star Names One Mike McCarthy Landing Spot Similar to Green Bay
The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy in early Jan. 2025 after a tumultuous 7-10 season. After a week of speculation, the veteran coach is reportedly gaining momentum as a potential candidate elsewhere in the NFC.
Mike McCarthy Out as Head Coach of Cowboys: Report
According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, "Sources: Mike McCarthy is out as #Cowboys coach. The sides couldn't agree on length of contract and McCarthy will pursue other opportunities. He leaves Dallas with a winning record and three playoff appearances."
Around the NFL: Cowboys part ways with Mike McCarthy
Overall, McCarthy leaves the Cowboys after earning a 50-36 record (playoffs included), three postseason appearances, two NFC East titles, and one lone Wild Card win – albeit over Tom Brady’s Buccaneers in his last game ever.
Cowboys to open talks with Mike McCarthy on new contract to keep head coach in Dallas
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.
NFL Insider: Saints Only Landing Spot for Mike McCarthy after Bears Hire Ben Johnson
The New Orleans Saints appear to be Mike McCarthy's only potential head coaching landing spot at this point after the Chicago Bears agreed to terms
Saints set to meet with former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy
When Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys were not able to agree on a contract, the Saints were named as one of the main teams in pursuit of the former head coach. Since then, the Chicag
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Patriots reunite with head coach Mike Vrabel, share vision of New England revival
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Patriots coaching news tracker: Keep tabs on Mike Vrabel’s new staff
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Patriots expected to hire Lions’ Terrell Williams as DC, reuniting him with Mike Vrabel: Source
Williams will reunite with coach Mike Vrabel in New England after working on Vrabel's staff for six years with the Titans.